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M3 YYH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,498 mi
Last recorded93,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,331 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 86,162 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,162 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,597 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 80,331 miles

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

Front brake discs worn low

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,700 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 YYH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

M3 YYH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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