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Y1 CUB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,985 mi
Last recorded66,985 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 CUB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 66,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 65,031 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 65,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper drop link boot split

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,621 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 58,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 58,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 58,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,019 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on outer wall

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on legal limits on central three quarters

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,879 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 24 Nov 2006 24,905 miles

Offside Rear 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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Y1 CUB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y1 CUB, 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 Y1 CUB registered?

Y1 CUB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is Y1 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 CUB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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