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YK03 RFX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,225 mi
Last recorded127,225 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,225 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 28 Feb 2022 127,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 123,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 121,129 miles

Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 117,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 112,573 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,640 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,293 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,406 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 2 Jul 2010 69,734 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 69,610 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Advise osf tyre worn to slick on the edges. almost worn to cord

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,390 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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YK03 RFX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YK03 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

YK03 RFX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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