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JY03 PEA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,787 mi
Last recorded150,787 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY03 PEA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 150,787 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 150,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 150,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 150,646 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 150,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 149,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,664 miles

Fuel cap seal split but not leaking.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 144,819 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 141,123 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 141,123 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 141,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 141,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 139,508 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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JY03 PEA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JY03 PEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JY03 PEA registered?

JY03 PEA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for JY03 PEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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