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J7 YSY

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,454 mi
Last recorded101,454 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 YSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,454 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,368 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,997 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 90,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside brake disc backing plates not fully secure

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2022 90,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside brake disc backing plates not fully secure

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine

oil leak rear diff

Fail 21 Nov 2018 88,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine

oil leak rear diff

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,926 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 81,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,353 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,434 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,977 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre got a cut but not showing cords or ply.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 47,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre got a cut but not showing cords or ply.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 47,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,933 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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J7 YSY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J7 YSY, 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 J7 YSY registered?

J7 YSY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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