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RE03 YNM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YNM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 106,480 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 105,231 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 104,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 102,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 102,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 100,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 97,324 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 95,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 79,533 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 79,533 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,110 miles

nearside front whheel rim has a slight buckle on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,430 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,570 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,873 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,902 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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RE03 YNM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YNM, 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 RE03 YNM registered?

RE03 YNM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is RE03 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 YNM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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