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YG03 YEJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,908 mi
Last recorded152,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 152,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 152,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Undertray insecure but not likely to become detatched

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 141,396 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 141,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,605 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 121,605 miles

Nearside Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture centre of vehicle under mounting clip. Hose burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Body to hose joint (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Body to hose joint (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has 2mm of tread

Pass 29 Jul 2022 110,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2021 103,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear box clamps deteriorated

windscreen chip not in drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear silencer clamp[s deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,455 miles

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

fuel cap has slight cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,298 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

windscreen damaged in places

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,636 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

wind screen chipped in places

Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,636 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

wind screen chipped in places

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

RFT/TPMS light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

headlamp leveling system front ride height sensor linkage snapped

Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

RFT/TPMS light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

headlamp leveling system front ride height sensor linkage snapped

Pass 22 May 2012 63,626 miles

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

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

e.m.l on

front headlight height control senor linkage snapped

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

n/s/f top mount noisey

Fail 22 May 2012 63,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

e.m.l on

front headlight height control senor linkage snapped

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

n/s/f top mount noisey

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,444 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,620 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 45,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,292 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,672 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,729 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 YEJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG03 YEJ, 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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YG03 YEJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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