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YR03 CBY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

228,673 mi
Last recorded228,673 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 CBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 228,673 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F and O/S/F ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 205,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s front iner rack joint

Fail 7 Sep 2022 205,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s front iner rack joint

Pass 29 Oct 2020 200,206 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 176,121 miles

rear metal brake pipe slight corroeded x2 o/s rear

Pass 3 Apr 2018 169,857 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear diff is leaking

rear lights tinted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 146,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,149 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

slight ridge to front discs

Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,581 miles

Rear differential pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 114,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 106,327 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 101,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 91,191 miles

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

Slight rust on front and rear brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2010 91,181 miles

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

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

Slight rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,707 miles

Rear brake discs corroded in centre and slightly worn.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 57,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR03 CBY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YR03 CBY, 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 YR03 CBY registered?

YR03 CBY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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