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LA52 YNS

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,663 mi
Last recorded124,663 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 YNS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 124,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2025 124,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 121,543 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 119,154 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 119,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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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LA52 YNS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA52 YNS, 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 LA52 YNS registered?

LA52 YNS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is LA52 YNS safe to buy?

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