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Y29 TON

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,429 mi
Last recorded122,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 TON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,824 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 67,452 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,452 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)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,779 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 94,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,511 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,446 miles

Advise both front tyres bolding on inner edges.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise both front tyres bolding on inner edges.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,136 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 28,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,160 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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Y29 TON is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y29 TON, 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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Y29 TON is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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