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YB53 ZVZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,795 miles

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)

can not see rear coil springs

front brake discs lipped

seal covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

can not see rear coil springs

front brake discs lipped

seal covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Apr 2013 57,779 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,821 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,080 miles

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)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,273 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 19 Dec 2007 38,017 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 38,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,355 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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YB53 ZVZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZVZ, 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 YB53 ZVZ registered?

YB53 ZVZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 ZVZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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