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FE03 YKX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

176,038 mi
Last recorded176,038 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 176,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 175,207 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 175,207 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 174,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 169,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 163,690 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 163,689 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 157,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 150,659 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 144,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 137,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 124,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,303 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 112,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 102,917 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,789 miles

note - slight deposit of fliud around o/s front brake caliper is apparently from a maintenance job previous to m/o/t.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,241 miles

front wipers smearing windscreen

slice in o/s/r tyre side wall

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 YKX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FE03 YKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE03 YKX registered?

FE03 YKX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is FE03 YKX safe to buy?

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