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HY03 TFV

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 TFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,659 miles

Differential is leaking oil

Fuel tank feed pipe clips are corroded

Intermittant fault with the N/S dip beam

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

One of the rear silencer fixings is broken

Signs of accident dammage to the front bumper

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Washer fluid is low

Fail 6 Mar 2015 116,659 miles

Differential is leaking oil

Fuel tank feed pipe clips are corroded

Intermittant fault with the N/S dip beam

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

One of the rear silencer fixings is broken

Signs of accident dammage to the front bumper

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Washer fluid is low

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,343 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,411 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 107,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 99,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 85,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 50,114 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 50,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 25 Mar 2008 68,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,697 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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HY03 TFV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HY03 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

HY03 TFV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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