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WF53 YXA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 137,999 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 137,996 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 137,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 134,039 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 121,569 miles

Brake wear sensor light on.

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)

Oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,233 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,814 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,936 miles

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,165 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,473 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,233 miles

1 x rear back box to system clamping braket broken

rear diff o/s output shaft seal weeping

rear umpoer misaligned

tyre pressure warning light on

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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WF53 YXA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF53 YXA, 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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WF53 YXA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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