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EG03 YVC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,768 mi
Last recorded55,768 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 YVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted unable to inspect some components

Fail 22 Jul 2025 55,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake efford slightly low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,572 miles

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect structure

under trays fitted, unable to inspect some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,792 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 41,909 miles

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

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

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 10 May 2016 40,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,907 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 39,485 miles

nearside front brake disc pitting

nearside front tyre has a small cut in tread,close to exposing cord/ply

offside front brake binding,causing wheel to become hot

Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,163 miles

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

cut on outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2005 26,158 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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EG03 YVC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EG03 YVC, 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 EG03 YVC registered?

EG03 YVC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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