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YH03 OEV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,933 mi
Last recorded104,933 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 OEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,933 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 104,499 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,776 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,280 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,671 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,277 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,450 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,950 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,956 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,092 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,671 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,724 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,637 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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 OEV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 YH03 OEV, 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 YH03 OEV registered?

YH03 OEV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is YH03 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 OEV 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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