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H4 YMV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,121 mi
Last recorded132,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 YMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,121 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,982 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,441 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded and slightly insecure (7.1.2)

hazard switch sticking but working ok

tyre pressure warning lamp on

under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,616 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,613 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,214 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 18 Feb 2011 77,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,147 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on outer tread

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

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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H4 YMV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H4 YMV, 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 H4 YMV registered?

H4 YMV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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