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PN03 PYH

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,773 mi
Last recorded66,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 PYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 66,773 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,519 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 64,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,194 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 63,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,986 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,011 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,344 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,071 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 41,062 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,410 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,241 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)

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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PN03 PYH is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PN03 PYH, 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 PN03 PYH registered?

PN03 PYH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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