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YC03 XTG

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,570 mi
Last recorded102,570 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 XTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 102,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,664 miles

vehicle has been converted for motorsport use

Pass 19 Jun 2023 98,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear clamp loose

Pass 23 Apr 2021 96,509 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 96,509 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,701 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,232 miles

exhaust joint clamp heavily corroded and slight blowing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 93,232 miles

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

exhaust joint clamp heavily corroded and slight blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 91,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,557 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,941 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 54,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,023 miles

headlamp auto adjust defective

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner areas of tread

o/s/f ESP tilt sensor bracket broken

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,741 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,534 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,147 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,147 miles

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

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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YC03 XTG 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 76.2%.

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 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 YC03 XTG, 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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What year was YC03 XTG registered?

YC03 XTG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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