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S5 YYE

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,866 mi
Last recorded53,866 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 YYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,866 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,587 miles

o/s/f level sensor is insecure

o/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2012 34,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f level sensor is insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,656 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f suspension sensor clip broken

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,311 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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S5 YYE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S5 YYE, 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 S5 YYE registered?

S5 YYE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is S5 YYE safe to buy?

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