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YX53 ZCT

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,327 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bothsides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2018 96,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bothsides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,285 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 92,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 1 Dec 2014 84,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,741 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,246 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,924 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,988 miles

diff leaking at rear

Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,988 miles

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

diff leaking at rear

Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,904 miles

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

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

excessive oil leak from osr output seal

Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,687 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,122 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 13 Oct 2008 59,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 5 Nov 2007 47,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,090 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 46,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,916 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 33,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZCT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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