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WK53 YLV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,694 mi
Last recorded118,694 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 YLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 118,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 118,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pad wear warning light on dash

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,553 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 115,553 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 112,685 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 112,685 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 111,833 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 111,833 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 110,361 miles

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Nov 2019 108,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 102,375 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,375 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 97,796 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear axle submount surface rust

under trays preventing proper inspection of underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 47,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,761 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipe flexi ends very slightly corroded

nsr exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,160 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,724 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 5 Dec 2007 16,093 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,270 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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WK53 YLV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK53 YLV, 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 WK53 YLV registered?

WK53 YLV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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