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YO53 VSF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,205 mi
Last recorded149,205 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 149,205 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 149,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,733 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,965 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 120,871 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 120,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,388 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 100,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,402 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 96,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,169 miles

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

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 2 Nov 2007 81,115 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 57,318 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 57,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 VSF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

YO53 VSF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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