MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX TO PIPE AREA (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX TO PIPE AREA (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 2mm and 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
front tyres worn to 2-3mm.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on dash.
front tyres slightly worn on edges.
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN53 SGY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 SGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SN53 SGY registered?
SN53 SGY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is SN53 SGY safe to buy?
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