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L6 RYF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,547 mi
Last recorded109,547 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 RYF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 107,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,914 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,032 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 98,032 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,649 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,635 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,078 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,101 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front tyre treads wearing low on edges

handbrake performance slightly low

rear diff slightly damp

rear exhaust clamps starting to rust

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L6 RYF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L6 RYF, 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 L6 RYF registered?

L6 RYF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is L6 RYF safe to buy?

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