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YS03 WOV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 WOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 120,908 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 120,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2024 120,888 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,078 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 118,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,130 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 96,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,230 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,017 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 WOV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WOV, 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 WOV registered?

YS03 WOV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 WOV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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