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YS03 BZG

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,551 mi
Last recorded34,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 BZG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 34,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 31,842 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 31,018 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 30,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,072 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 27,067 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Head lamp wash working ,But not windscreen wash (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are close to the limit and brake pad warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre has worn very low on the inner edge will show cord soon

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

TPS warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 12,512 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 12,512 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 12,214 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 12,214 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 10,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 8,420 miles

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

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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YS03 BZG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YS03 BZG, 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 YS03 BZG registered?

YS03 BZG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is YS03 BZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 BZG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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