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YJ03 ZEU

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,222 mi
Last recorded31,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 31,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,917 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 30,910 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 30,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 30,460 miles

rear tyres are 2005 fronts are 2007

tyre pressure light on

Pass 11 May 2022 30,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 29,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 29,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 28,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,845 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,779 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,658 miles

clamp on rear exhust box split(inner)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,032 miles

front tyres tracking

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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YJ03 ZEU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YJ03 ZEU, 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 YJ03 ZEU registered?

YJ03 ZEU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is YJ03 ZEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 ZEU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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