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YB53 TXM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 TXM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 106,415 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,239 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 97,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,418 miles

Advise offside indercator lens has condensation inside

Advise rear diff seal leaking

Advise rear tyres worn on edges, pressures were low

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 93,377 miles

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

Advise offside indercator lens has condensation inside

Advise rear diff seal leaking

Advise rear exhaust box rubbers split

Advise rear tyres worn on edges, pressures were low

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,586 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 90,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,657 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,657 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,102 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,913 miles

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

offside front tyre has two cuts in the sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,988 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2006 43,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YB53 TXM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB53 TXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB53 TXM registered?

YB53 TXM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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