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LY03 XAW

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,831 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,510 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in o/s knuckle joint on steering rack.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 31,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in o/s knuckle joint on steering rack.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,325 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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LY03 XAW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LY03 XAW, 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 LY03 XAW registered?

LY03 XAW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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