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Y17 SAW

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,087 mi
Last recorded83,087 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 SAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 83,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,006 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear section of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear section of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,416 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,903 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 77,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,529 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,009 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,098 miles

strongly advise nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,133 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,406 miles

Front wipers worn.

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

O/S/R,N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn on edges.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,081 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,846 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 29,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,945 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,407 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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Y17 SAW 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 81.8%.

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 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 Y17 SAW, 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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What year was Y17 SAW registered?

Y17 SAW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is Y17 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 SAW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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