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YB52 PDV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

149,726 mi
Last recorded149,726 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 PDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 149,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 149,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 148,291 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,091 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2022 140,185 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 133,713 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 127,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,232 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,388 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded -rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,724 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,766 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 75,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,827 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,949 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,133 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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YB52 PDV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YB52 PDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB52 PDV registered?

YB52 PDV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is YB52 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 PDV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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