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YK03 TZE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

163,029 mi
Last recorded163,029 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 TZE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 163,029 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 160,616 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 157,854 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 157,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,261 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 137,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 10 Feb 2017 128,429 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 115,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,119 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 105,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,908 miles

nearside front bumper lower corner damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,908 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers juddering

nearside front bumper lower corner damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

impact damage to near side front bumper corner and under trays

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,887 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 66,699 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,696 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,866 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,924 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm and wearing inner edge

nearside front wheel arch under trays damaged and insecure

offside front tyre 3mm and has a cut in outer wall

Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,917 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre 2.5mm and wearing inner edge

nearside front wheel arch under trays damaged and insecure

offside front tyre 3mm and has a cut in outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,052 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,971 miles

nearside front lower bumper damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,445 miles

NAIL IN N\S\R TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

Fail 20 Feb 2006 14,438 miles

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

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

NAIL IN N\S\R TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

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 TZE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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