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X8 YSH

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,775 mi
Last recorded80,775 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 YSH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 76,481 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,587 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 41,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,891 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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X8 YSH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X8 YSH, 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 X8 YSH registered?

X8 YSH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is X8 YSH safe to buy?

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