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YH53 BLN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,004 mi
Last recorded111,004 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,004 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,435 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 18 Nov 2015 95,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,611 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 90,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,994 miles

all four tyres have signs of wear on the inner and outer part of the tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,449 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 70,160 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 56,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,540 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 BLN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH53 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

YH53 BLN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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