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YT53 CXY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,075 mi
Last recorded122,075 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 CXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 121,897 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 121,800 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,575 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 121,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 120,409 miles

Brake hoses poor condition.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 111,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 103,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,469 miles

Both rear cv boots leaking grease.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Linkage broken for headlamp sensor height adjuster and wires broken.

Slight play in n/s/r lower ball joint.

Fail 27 May 2015 95,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear cv boots leaking grease.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake pad sensor insecure.

Linkage broken for headlamp sensor height adjuster and wires broken.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear metal exhaust clamps broken.

Slight play in n/s/r lower ball joint.

Pass 29 May 2014 86,115 miles

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

rear brake disc slighly worn

Pass 7 May 2013 82,811 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 82,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2012 74,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 67,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 56,105 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 1 Nov 2008 56,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,839 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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YT53 CXY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT53 CXY, 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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YT53 CXY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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