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YH03 TKE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,958 mi
Last recorded130,958 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,958 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 130,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 130,823 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 130,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,073 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 130,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 117,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 111,752 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 22 Nov 2016 103,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from back box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,122 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 88,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 86,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,505 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 21 Sep 2013 73,784 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,521 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 49,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,524 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 28,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,305 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 28,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,305 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 TKE 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 66.7%.

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 TKE, 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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YH03 TKE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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