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VX53 YZB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,900 mi
Last recorded75,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YZB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 75,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 75,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear metal brake pipe to flexi-hose slightly corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

tyre warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2019 73,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

tyre warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear {near fuel tank} (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear {near fuel tank} (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2018 70,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear {near fuel tank} (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear {near fuel tank} (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [near tank] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,730 miles

brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,718 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,074 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,187 miles

advise screen chiped

advise tyre pressure warning lught on

strong advise to both rear exhaust clamps brocken

strong advise to leveling unit brocken

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,991 miles

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

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

rear beake discs corroded

slight play to o/s/ rack end

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

rear beake discs corroded

slight play to o/s/ rack end

small cut to o/s/f tyre wall

stone chip to windscreen

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,916 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,754 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,763 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 YZB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YZB, 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 VX53 YZB registered?

VX53 YZB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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