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W80 YNC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,189 mi
Last recorded32,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW80 YNC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 32,189 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,063 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 32,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,959 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 31,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 31,476 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,168 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 30,016 miles

Rear exhaust silencer clamp cracked but still secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 30,014 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp cracked but still secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,908 miles

rear silencer clamp cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,438 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 255/35/19

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,316 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 27,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 27,101 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,011 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 15,569 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 11,827 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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W80 YNC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W80 YNC, 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 W80 YNC registered?

W80 YNC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is W80 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W80 YNC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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