MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested ABS Issue (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamps corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamps corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering arm slight play
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded and fragile bolt missing from centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front steering arm slight play
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded and fragile bolt missing from centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust clamps fragile
slight play in os rack end
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust clamps fragile
slight play in os rack joint
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust clamps fragile
slight play in os rack joint
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
play in os rack end
rear exhaust clamps fragile
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
play in os rack end
rear exhaust clamps fragile
Offside Front o/s/f rack end slight play
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YO53 UVZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UVZ, 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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YO53 UVZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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