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YH53 BHF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,176 mi
Last recorded64,176 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,176 miles

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

srs fault

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,176 miles

srs fault

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,398 miles

offside front abs wire insecure

rear differential oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 63,173 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear differential oil leak

offside front ABS sensor wire insecure

offside front tyre : outer wall damaged

Pass 13 May 2010 59,220 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,407 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,729 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,537 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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YH53 BHF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH53 BHF, 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 YH53 BHF registered?

YH53 BHF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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