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YH03 BYK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

168,078 mi
Last recorded168,078 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BYK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 168,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 165,810 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake poor

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 165,541 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 165,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 164,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 161,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 158,603 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 155,798 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 155,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 153,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 149,040 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 141,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 131,556 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 122,956 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 122,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 115,299 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 106,368 miles

Grease applied to brake pipes-Inspection Limited

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 96,427 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,638 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,763 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 31,763 miles

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

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

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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YH03 BYK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YH03 BYK, 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 YH03 BYK registered?

YH03 BYK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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