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YE03 TCL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,974 mi
Last recorded99,974 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 TCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 99,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 99,906 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 97,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 96,873 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 95,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 94,615 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,314 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 84,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 80,466 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,904 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 55,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,650 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 45,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 44,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,311 miles

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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YE03 TCL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YE03 TCL, 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 YE03 TCL registered?

YE03 TCL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is YE03 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 TCL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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