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RE03 YPL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,283 mi
Last recorded101,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YPL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,283 miles

osf tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions but is a asymmetric tread pattern

Fail 4 Jul 2025 101,283 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

osf tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions but is a asymmetric tread pattern

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,404 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 99,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 94,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 92,942 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,795 miles

all brake discs have light corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,272 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 66,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 66,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,409 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,409 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,684 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,374 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted

offside front headlight not adjusting and inner reflector lose

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,001 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 YPL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RE03 YPL, 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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RE03 YPL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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