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H18 YKM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,412 mi
Last recorded125,412 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 YKM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 125,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 125,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 119,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,101 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,925 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding with age.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,763 miles

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes starting to carrod.

Pass 8 May 2014 100,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion not effecting brake performance

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,303 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 70,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Hand brake high and poor efficiency.Movement in Track control arm rear bushes.One horn inop. Rear trailing arm bushes,starting to break away and weak.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,385 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)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 55,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 40,561 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 40,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 26,043 miles

only one horn sounding

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,177 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 25,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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H18 YKM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H18 YKM, 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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H18 YKM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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