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YR03 YLZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,177 mi
Last recorded108,177 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 YLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,177 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 105,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 103,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,002 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 97,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 96,450 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 90,600 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,458 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,625 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 54,615 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,900 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 45,879 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,085 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 YLZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YR03 YLZ, 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

How do I check the history of YR03 YLZ?

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What year was YR03 YLZ registered?

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

Is YR03 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 YLZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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