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FE03 YKK

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 88,704 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 88,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,580 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear axle (diff) leaking fluid

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 83,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,732 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,803 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,344 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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FE03 YKK is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FE03 YKK, 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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FE03 YKK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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