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HY03 PYP

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

126,954 mi
Last recorded126,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 PYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,954 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 116,707 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 108,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone, inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 108,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone, inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play at upper attachment

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and sill trims fitted

vehicle has been lowered on coil over suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,429 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,887 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,423 miles

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

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

both front jacking points missing

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

offside rear brake flucktuating

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,170 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on 3mm

cut on offside front tyre outer sidewall

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,295 miles

handbrake adjustment requires attention

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,742 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front rubber jacking pad missing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,279 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play to steering rack offside inner ball joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,333 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,282 miles

front brake pads 80% worn & discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,206 miles

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

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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HY03 PYP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HY03 PYP, 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 HY03 PYP registered?

HY03 PYP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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