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YT03 SXS

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,602 mi
Last recorded103,602 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 SXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 103,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 102,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 102,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Runflat warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 89,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,682 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 85,681 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake hose support bolt missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour light output is Pink. (1.7.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,469 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,045 miles

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front and offside front tyres low inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,045 miles

Cover sills fitted

Nearside front and offside front tyres low inner edges

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 7 Apr 2012 77,975 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2010 59,658 miles

alloys scuffs

dents mostly ns

Fail 3 Mar 2010 59,658 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

alloys scuffs

dents mostly ns

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,493 miles

O/S/R exhaust mount inner damper broken but mount still does support rear box

front wiper blades noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,775 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,775 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,639 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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YT03 SXS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YT03 SXS, 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 YT03 SXS registered?

YT03 SXS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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