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YO53 SVY

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,876 mi
Last recorded129,876 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 SVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 129,876 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2021 128,952 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 109,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,800 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,383 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,911 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 5 Sep 2006 29,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YO53 SVY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YO53 SVY, 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 YO53 SVY registered?

YO53 SVY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YO53 SVY safe to buy?

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