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YH03 OFN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,942 mi
Last recorded102,942 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 OFN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,947 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,034 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,363 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,957 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 55,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres outside edge warn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 88,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,135 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,106 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 66,012 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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YH03 OFN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YH03 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

YH03 OFN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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