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YO53 UCZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,790 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 103,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 93,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,900 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 73,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,232 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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YO53 UCZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

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

Is YO53 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 UCZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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