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YE03 VHA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,412 mi
Last recorded65,412 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,971 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,392 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on inside edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,745 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,220 miles

both rear tyres have signs of wear on both edges

signs of perishing on both the rear top shock bushs

slight movement and signs of perishing on the nearside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,352 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,915 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 22,915 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,826 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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YE03 VHA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YE03 VHA, 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 YE03 VHA registered?

YE03 VHA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is YE03 VHA safe to buy?

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