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KW03 YBB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,570 mi
Last recorded83,570 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 YBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,570 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front slight play/inner rack end

both front-rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust flange cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & punctured(N/R) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner track has slight play

rear exhaust flange cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner track rod has slight play

Rear exhaust flange cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,943 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,428 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,333 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,809 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 73,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,795 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,795 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,926 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn shoulders.and cracking/perishing

both rear tyres devoid of tread on shoulders

front brake discs worn,but not to excess

Fail 13 Apr 2011 56,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn shoulders.and cracking/perishing

both rear tyres devoid of tread on shoulders

front brake discs worn,but not to excess

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,661 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,417 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KW03 YBB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KW03 YBB, 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 KW03 YBB registered?

KW03 YBB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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