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M3 YWV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,960 mi
Last recorded155,960 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 155,960 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 155,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 155,170 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front going to calipers. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 154,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 153,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 153,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 153,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 152,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 151,938 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 136,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 117,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 101,802 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,955 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing edges

hand brake just meets requirements

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 1 Aug 2014 92,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing edges

hand brake just meets requirements

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,507 miles

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

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2010 78,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,022 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 68,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on edge of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,607 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,536 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2006 30,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 8 May 2006 30,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,787 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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M3 YWV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

M3 YWV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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