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YO52 FYU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,319 mi
Last recorded84,319 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 FYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 84,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,082 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,870 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 73,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,271 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 68,271 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,158 miles

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 30 Jan 2007 24,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,483 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer side wall

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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YO52 FYU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YO52 FYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YO52 FYU registered?

YO52 FYU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is YO52 FYU safe to buy?

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