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KJ03 YPY

2003 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,529 mi
Last recorded128,529 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 YPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,529 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 127,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2015 127,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 122,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 118,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor exhaust blow (back box clamp deteriorated)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,450 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 95,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 90,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,823 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,870 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,274 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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KJ03 YPY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KJ03 YPY, 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 KJ03 YPY registered?

KJ03 YPY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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