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YB52 UBG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 UBG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,779 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 83,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 72,189 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,399 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 52,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 37,203 miles

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

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

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

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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YB52 UBG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

YB52 UBG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is YB52 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 UBG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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