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YK53 WEJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,394 mi
Last recorded75,394 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 WEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,355 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 75,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose and around fuel tank/axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose and around fuel tank/axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside rear lower arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable nearside and offside front (2.2.C.1d)

nearside and offside floor very corroded by fuel tank mounting straps

Fail 20 Nov 2017 71,635 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating klaxon fitted (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated held on by wire (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated corroded away (3.5.1j)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose and around fuel tank/axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose and around fuel tank/axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside rear lower arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable nearside and offside front (2.2.C.1d)

nearside and offside floor very corroded by fuel tank mounting straps

Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,416 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,386 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 50,386 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,156 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

exhaust clamp at back box is corroded & split

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,352 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,352 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,151 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,151 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YK53 WEJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YK53 WEJ, 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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YK53 WEJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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