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YP03 JUY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,584 mi
Last recorded146,584 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 JUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 146,584 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,907 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 141,285 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 137,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 137,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 134,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 127,013 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 126,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,045 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Fail 15 Apr 2011 123,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Fail 3 Feb 2010 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 118,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 114,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,131 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 60,131 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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YP03 JUY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP03 JUY, 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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YP03 JUY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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