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YD03 KWT

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 KWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 105,933 miles

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

Offside rack end slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside rack end slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,779 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,511 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,099 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,745 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 71,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,771 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 41,771 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 38,285 miles

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

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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YD03 KWT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD03 KWT, 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 YD03 KWT registered?

YD03 KWT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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