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YF03 HBS

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,675 mi
Last recorded74,675 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 HBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 74,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,994 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,853 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 67,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,396 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,840 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 35,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,744 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 HBS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YF03 HBS, 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

How do I check the history of YF03 HBS?

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What year was YF03 HBS registered?

YF03 HBS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YF03 HBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 HBS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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