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PE03 YNR

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,739 mi
Last recorded83,739 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YNR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,739 miles

All 4 tyres low on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 80,872 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,228 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,173 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 41,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,199 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PE03 YNR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PE03 YNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 YNR registered?

PE03 YNR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is PE03 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 YNR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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