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YO53 UVZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,027 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 105,026 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,342 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 99,339 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,736 miles

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 94,718 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,606 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,496 miles

rear exhaust clamps fragile

slight play in os rack end

Fail 12 Nov 2018 86,496 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 86,496 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps fragile

slight play in os rack joint

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,077 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

play in os rack end

rear exhaust clamps fragile

Fail 15 Nov 2017 83,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,364 miles

Offside Front o/s/f rack end slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,033 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,086 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,363 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 41,292 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,292 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,341 miles

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.

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 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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What year was YO53 UVZ registered?

YO53 UVZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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