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MF03 YTX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,140 mi
Last recorded133,140 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 YTX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 133,140 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven osf worn low in inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

drivers seat back rocks on mechanism hinges

Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,909 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 115,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,586 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,286 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,577 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,175 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,975 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,625 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,303 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,289 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,979 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,577 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 29,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MF03 YTX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF03 YTX, 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 MF03 YTX registered?

MF03 YTX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is MF03 YTX safe to buy?

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