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VN53 YGA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,033 mi
Last recorded67,033 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YGA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 66,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,343 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,483 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 52,463 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermediate pipe that connects to rear silencer x1 of its flanges is cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2011 48,091 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,430 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,665 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on edges (inner & outer)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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VN53 YGA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN53 YGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 YGA registered?

VN53 YGA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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