MOT Status
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86,331 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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))
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))
both rear tyres on 2mm tread (max) 1.6mm tread.
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.
both rear tyres cuts on outer walls.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre monitoring system indicates a fault
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre worn inner edge.
offside front tyre worn outer edge.
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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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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YF53 SZL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2003.
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