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M16 YSK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 YSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking joint corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 109,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front rusted (5.3.2 (b))

under side rusted

Fail 23 Aug 2024 109,338 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture on spring (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front rusted (5.3.2 (b))

under side rusted

Fail 26 Jul 2024 109,291 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front outer wings corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear wing corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wing arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under side corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,433 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,545 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 96,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both leveler broken (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 92,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 91,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,735 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,453 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,435 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,096 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 71,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,581 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,533 miles

Nearside front & offside front tyres slight wear on outer edges.

Fail 22 Nov 2007 35,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front & offside front tyres slight wear on outer edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,862 miles

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

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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M16 YSK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M16 YSK, 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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M16 YSK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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