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YN53 NRO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 NRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 98,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 97,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,098 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,550 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 87,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,422 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 82,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 75,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,478 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,031 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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YN53 NRO 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 YN53 NRO, 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 YN53 NRO registered?

YN53 NRO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YN53 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN53 NRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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