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DX03 YBW

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,211 mi
Last recorded123,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YBW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,740 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,653 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 114,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 114,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 106,883 miles

ADVISE ONE SEAT BELT CATCH STUCK UNDER REAR SEAT

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER JOINT HALF SNAPPED ON ONE COLLAR

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 106,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

ADVISE ONE SEAT BELT CATCH STUCK UNDER REAR SEAT

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER JOINT HALF SNAPPED ON ONE COLLAR

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,111 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,146 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 95,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,543 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 85,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,501 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,485 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 May 2007 41,813 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 41,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,583 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)

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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DX03 YBW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DX03 YBW, 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 DX03 YBW registered?

DX03 YBW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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