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VF03 YFZ

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,517 mi
Last recorded80,517 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 80,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 78,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,976 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 73,976 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,471 miles

Front front washers weak output but clear screen

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,570 miles

slight movement in rack / ends

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,761 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 11 Jul 2013 62,754 miles

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

All tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,778 miles

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

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

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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VF03 YFZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VF03 YFZ, 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

How do I check the history of VF03 YFZ?

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What year was VF03 YFZ registered?

VF03 YFZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VF03 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 YFZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF03 YFZ have outstanding finance?

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