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YFZ 4481

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,804 mi
Last recorded139,804 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 4481
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 139,804 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 136,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,361 miles

Offside Rear Differential giving excessive rolling resistance on off side rear

Fail 2 Oct 2017 125,359 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 116,049 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 116,049 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,715 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED BROKEN,PARTLY MISSING BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 95,715 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED BROKEN,PARTLY MISSING BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,700 miles

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 9 Oct 2012 75,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,467 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F fog light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,308 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,107 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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YFZ 4481 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YFZ 4481, 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 YFZ 4481 registered?

YFZ 4481 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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