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YH53 UZO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,171 mi
Last recorded39,171 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 39,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,235 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both left and right front hoses not secured at front strut mounting (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken Rear right coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,369 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,648 miles

Front tyres and NSR tyre wearing on edges and nearing limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,367 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 29,859 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F brake hose not supported, has come away from fixing

Fail 9 Dec 2011 29,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F brake hose not supported, has come away from fixing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,026 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 UZO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UZO, 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 UZO registered?

YH53 UZO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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