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YS03 BZK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,098 mi
Last recorded59,098 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,579 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,248 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 51,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 51,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in nearside rear rose joint bush

Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,891 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

REAR TYRES LOW IN PLACES.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,419 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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YS03 BZK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BZK, 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 YS03 BZK registered?

YS03 BZK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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