2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · PY53 AAE
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 29/10/2003. Recorded mileage 88,599 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
PY53 AAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 88,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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PY53 AAE Mileage History
- 11/11/202188,519 mi
- 06/12/202188,581 mi+62 mi
- 23/02/202488,599 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 35 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
PY53 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (PY53 AAE) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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