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W1 YLD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,506 mi
Last recorded50,506 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 YLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 50,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 49,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 49,317 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 47,916 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 46,180 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,074 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2021 44,064 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

auto transmission fault indicated on instrument panel

engine management light on

tpms light on

Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,022 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,796 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,796 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 27,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 26,963 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,014 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 25,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 May 2007 18,451 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,539 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 15,539 miles

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

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

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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W1 YLD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W1 YLD, 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

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What year was W1 YLD registered?

W1 YLD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is W1 YLD safe to buy?

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