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RE03 YEC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,178 mi
Last recorded116,178 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 116,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 114,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 111,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 107,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 107,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 104,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 100,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 91,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 86,922 miles

both rear tyres running on 3mm

Pass 5 May 2016 82,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,510 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,354 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 51,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,237 miles

undertrays fitted & plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,360 miles

nail in tyre

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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RE03 YEC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 RE03 YEC, 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 RE03 YEC registered?

RE03 YEC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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