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YF53 SZL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 SZL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,331 miles

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Fail 5 May 2026 86,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 81,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 75,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 75,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,906 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tread (leaking )

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres slight cracks on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and has cuts in sidewall but not showing cord.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip to nearside of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

tyre pressure monitor light is showing on display.

Pass 2 May 2019 67,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not bigger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not bigger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,040 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread (max) 1.6mm tread.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,311 miles

both rear tyres cut on outer walls.

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread/ offside rear tyre on 2,0 mm tread . max limit 1.6mm tread.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,461 miles

both rear tyres cuts on outer walls.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,030 miles

Tyre monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Apr 2012 54,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,933 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON (4 MM ) AND WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON (4 MM ) AND WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT (ON DASH ) STAYING 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,765 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,608 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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YF53 SZL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF53 SZL, 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 YF53 SZL registered?

YF53 SZL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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