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YK03 FVS

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 FVS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,390 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windsceen not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 69,609 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 68,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,838 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 67,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,407 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 65,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,608 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 60,992 miles

Exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded + cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,944 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 59,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,493 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamps broken but still secure

Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamps broken but still secure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,036 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,398 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,398 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,924 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 41,924 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 38,012 miles

Nearside 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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YK03 FVS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK03 FVS, 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 YK03 FVS registered?

YK03 FVS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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