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YG03 JVM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

131,509 mi
Last recorded131,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 JVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 124,980 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,192 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,713 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 118,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,469 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer clamp bolts? (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,333 miles

Offside Front brake back plate

Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bolts missing (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake back plate

Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust silencer joint/clamp corroded.

Slight binding to nearside front hub assembly when spun by hand.Advise investigation.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,365 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear shock absorber chrome insert corroded at top.

Rear exhaust silencer joints corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear shock absorber chrome insert corroded at top.

Rear exhaust silencer joints corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,641 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,084 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,997 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 33,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,889 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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YG03 JVM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YG03 JVM, 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 YG03 JVM registered?

YG03 JVM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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