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GY03 YEC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,446 mi
Last recorded120,446 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 YEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine, gearbox and diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 120,446 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine, gearbox and diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,210 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,089 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 3 Sep 2014 102,673 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 102,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,555 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 89,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,171 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,758 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,135 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 30 Mar 2006 12,306 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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GY03 YEC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY03 YEC, 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 GY03 YEC registered?

GY03 YEC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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