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RE03 YTS

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,734 mi
Last recorded94,734 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 94,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,409 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,608 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,866 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,866 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,681 miles

Both rear tyre treads bald inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,681 miles

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

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

Both front tyres bald edges

Both rear tyre treads bald inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,013 miles

Both front tyre treads low outer edges

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,349 miles

The nearside front tyre has sidewall damage around kerbing strip bit not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 67,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,539 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel very sleight binding

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,925 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,550 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges.

Fail 24 May 2006 48,356 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 YTS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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