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VX53 YXK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,868 mi
Last recorded114,868 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 114,868 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 111,212 miles

top and lower covers obscuring view of some conponents

Fail 23 May 2016 111,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

top and lower covers obscuring view of some conponents

Pass 30 May 2015 109,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 107,114 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 107,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 103,690 miles

advice near side steerin rack inner drum stick slight play

Fail 30 May 2013 103,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advice near side steerin rack inner drum stick slight play

Pass 18 May 2012 98,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

esp link broken

n/s/f tyre wearing off inner edge

Pass 23 May 2011 91,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light illuminated

engine tray bolts loose and missing (near side front)

off side front suspesion leveling systeme bracket brocken

Fail 16 May 2011 91,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light illuminated

engine tray bolts loose and missing (near side front)

off side front suspesion leveling systeme bracket brocken

run flat tyre light illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,823 miles

Steering wheel offset when driving, suggest alignment check

Struggled to get Parking brake effort above minimum level, suggest inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,699 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,699 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,204 miles

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 YXK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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