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SN03 YVD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,502 mi
Last recorded131,502 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 YVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 131,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 128,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 115,700 miles

Eml stays on

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 110,645 miles

E.M.L on

temporary fuel cap being used but has good seal

Fail 6 Jul 2016 110,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake wear light showing on dash

Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

brake wear light showing on dash

Pass 23 May 2013 93,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 130,416 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 130,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 119,683 miles

cut in inner/outer tyre edging n/s/r

n/s/r disc's scored

Fail 21 Mar 2011 119,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in inner/outer tyre edging n/s/r

n/s/r disc's scored

Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 100,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 100,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,739 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 72,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 6,101 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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SN03 YVD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN03 YVD, 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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SN03 YVD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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