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YF03 GBD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,857 mi
Last recorded100,857 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,857 miles

0mm on inner edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front 0mm on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 100,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

0mm on inner edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front 0mm on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,845 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres very worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 79,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,472 miles

Crack in N/S of wind screen - Not in swept area at test

Wipers poor - Advise replacement

Fail 5 Apr 2011 70,472 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Crack in N/S of wind screen - Not in swept area at test

Wipers poor - Advise replacement

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,712 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Crack in N/S of windscreen At test was outside tge swept area

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Crack in N/S of windscreen At test was outside tge swept area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 54,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 54,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2007 40,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,539 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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YF03 GBD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF03 GBD, 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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YF03 GBD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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