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PF52 YDV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

121,119 mi
Last recorded121,119 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 YDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 121,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 117,503 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear play detected at wheel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,496 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear play detected at wheel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 114,827 miles

Central Rear diff leaking

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 114,824 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven 44% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear over axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear diff leaking

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,340 miles

Central Rear no plate plinth insecure

Nearside door, stiff to open

Fail 31 May 2017 114,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven 44% (3.7.B.2)

Central Rear no plate plinth insecure

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside door, stiff to open

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,326 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 113,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 111,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 107,056 miles

n/s sill trim loose

Fail 21 May 2014 107,054 miles

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

n/s sill trim loose

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,030 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 102,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front 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 31 May 2012 96,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

exhaust rear box flange slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes greased

fuel filler cap seal slightly cracking

rear diff has slight oil leak

run flat tyre light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,628 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 85,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,651 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 76,647 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 66,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2008 66,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,151 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 56,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 46,583 miles

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

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

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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PF52 YDV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PF52 YDV, 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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PF52 YDV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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