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YX53 YZY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,608 mi
Last recorded98,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YZY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,608 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 96,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,364 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,142 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,142 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,752 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,842 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,887 miles

front brakes heavily worn.

rear tyres worn low.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,941 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 32,941 miles

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

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

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 29 Jun 2009 17,025 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 14,364 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,364 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,588 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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YX53 YZY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YX53 YZY, 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 YX53 YZY registered?

YX53 YZY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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