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YR53 GRF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,860 mi
Last recorded79,860 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GRF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,426 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,426 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt propshaft (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint propshaft coupling (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,457 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,084 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 58,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,907 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake disc's slightly lipped

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2011 53,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear disc's worn and pitted

nearside tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear disc's worn and pitted

nearside tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,659 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 47,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,893 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Sep 2006 26,659 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YR53 GRF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR53 GRF, 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 YR53 GRF registered?

YR53 GRF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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