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KB03 YVP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,823 mi
Last recorded108,823 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 YVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,823 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2015 108,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,797 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres perished

Fail 6 Jul 2013 93,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,014 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 68,721 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT TYRES WEAR

REAR BRAKE DISCS WEAR

Pass 1 Dec 2007 63,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,293 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 54,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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KB03 YVP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB03 YVP, 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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KB03 YVP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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