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YK03 TFF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,106 mi
Last recorded93,106 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 TFF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,106 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 93,105 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 87,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,780 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,777 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,025 miles

back box and center pipe rearclamps split but not blowing

front reg plate water ingress

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

back box and center pipe rearclamps split but not blowing

front reg plate water ingress

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,420 miles

rear exhaust box clamps corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2009 57,420 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box clamps corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,601 miles

n/s side repeater bulb fading

o/s/r indicator bulb fading

Fail 28 Feb 2006 22,337 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,337 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 TFF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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