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YR53 OMH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,273 mi
Last recorded112,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OMH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 109,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Levelling sensor snapped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light is on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,641 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear x2 Exhaust clamps snapped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Levelling sensor snapped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rubber exhaust mount has collapsed

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light is on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,502 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 104,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,959 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,363 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 95,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,139 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,809 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 27 Jul 2012 79,809 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2011 72,498 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,949 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,309 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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YR53 OMH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

YR53 OMH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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