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P17 YCO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,629 mi
Last recorded150,629 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 YCO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 150,629 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 150,021 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 150,021 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 149,575 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 149,575 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 147,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,288 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 138,276 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 132,403 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 132,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,180 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 126,108 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,781 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 98,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 90,048 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,039 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer clamps excessively corroded/split

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer clamps excessively corroded/split

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,382 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 45,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,909 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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P17 YCO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P17 YCO, 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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P17 YCO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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