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VX53 YTG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,644 mi
Last recorded103,644 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

headlamp washers inoperative

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2021 103,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure 1 bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

brake discs all corroded

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 101,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,485 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 98,483 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 96,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deep cuts to nearside front tyre inner and outer side wall and worn on edges

exhaust blow at rear close to excessive

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,234 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on outer edge, and inner side wall deteriorated close to excessive

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

fuel cap 'o' ring perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 93,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on outer edge, and inner side wall deteriorated close to excessive

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

fuel cap 'o' ring perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 89,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 86,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs pitted and both front brake diss worn

Fail 30 May 2013 81,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs pitted and both front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,955 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

traction control light on

tyre warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 68,543 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 68,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,791 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,955 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,473 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 33,473 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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VX53 YTG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VX53 YTG, 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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VX53 YTG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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