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YH53 YBE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2008 104,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 79,050 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)

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 YBE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH53 YBE registered?

YH53 YBE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YH53 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 YBE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH53 YBE have outstanding finance?

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