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Y28 DAT

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 DAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,121 miles

brake pad wear light on

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tail light various leds inop

various underside components have slight surface corrision

Fail 2 Sep 2021 94,121 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tail light various leds inop

brake pad wear light on

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

various underside components have slight surface corrision

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,086 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light staying on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,655 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 84,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,240 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,327 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 77,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear - both (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,269 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,900 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,020 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 60,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,652 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 27 Nov 2009 53,587 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 10 Feb 2009 47,693 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,908 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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Y28 DAT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y28 DAT, 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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Y28 DAT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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