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G20 YEL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,636 mi
Last recorded132,636 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,636 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres slightly worn on shoulders

Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 127,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 96Y ContiSportContact6 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system between flexi and rigid pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,413 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 117,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 114,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,773 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,998 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,174 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,047 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,268 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,475 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 70,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,390 miles

Front discs's worn slightly

N.S.R Tyre worn on outer tred 2 mm

O.S.R tyre worn on outer tred 2 mm

Rear Discs's worn slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,833 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,526 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,834 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,461 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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G20 YEL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G20 YEL, 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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G20 YEL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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