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PA03 YBM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,526 mi
Last recorded70,526 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 YBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,526 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,884 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

REAR DIFF. LEAKING OIL

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,161 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,207 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,337 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,167 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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PA03 YBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PA03 YBM, 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 PA03 YBM registered?

PA03 YBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PA03 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 YBM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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