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M3 YRB

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,113 mi
Last recorded111,113 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YRB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,261 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,688 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,569 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 86,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 84,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jan 2011 82,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 79,871 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,853 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,681 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,937 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 28,937 miles

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

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

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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M3 YRB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M3 YRB, 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 M3 YRB registered?

M3 YRB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is M3 YRB safe to buy?

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