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YR03 TNF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 TNF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 108,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,708 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 106,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 101,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,088 miles

offside rear brake pipe at flexi corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 94,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear brake pipe at flexi corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,255 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 87,234 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,910 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,122 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 66,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,870 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,136 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,078 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,286 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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YR03 TNF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TNF, 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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YR03 TNF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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