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YO53 VMG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023
Pass 23 Jun 2022

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,572 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edge

rear brake discs corrded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,752 miles

rear bumper valance missing no sharp edges

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,458 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,458 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,804 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 29,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,038 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,022 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,051 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 VMG 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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

YO53 VMG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is YO53 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 VMG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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