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Y50 ADD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,422 mi
Last recorded120,422 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 ADD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,422 miles

rear brakepipes rusting

Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,025 miles

rear brakepipes rusting

Pass 24 Jun 2022 117,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 116,270 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 116,270 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 115,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,334 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 108,461 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front lower arm bushes worn

brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 108,461 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front lower arm bushes worn

brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 104,193 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 9 May 2014 104,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,685 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 87,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,051 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,157 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)

both front flexible brake hoses starting to crack.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,966 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,566 miles

damage to outer walls of both front tyres

imbalance between front brakes

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,139 miles

damage to outer wall of nearside front and offside front tyres

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

wipers poor

Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,127 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

damage to outer wall of nearside front and offside front tyres

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,587 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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Y50 ADD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y50 ADD, 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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Y50 ADD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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