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YU03 SXA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 SXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,389 miles

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

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

all tyres cut on sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2019 101,397 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2018 977,797 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres cut on outer wall

Offside Front steering knuckle joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front and rear tyres cut on outer wall

Offside Front steering knuckle joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,924 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes been greased up

Fail 15 Mar 2017 94,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,785 miles

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

brake pipes been greased up

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,263 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes been greased up

Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,797 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,795 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

underbody covers fitted underneith complete vehicle, not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

underbody covers fitted underneith complete vehicle, not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,609 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 54,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 49,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YU03 SXA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YU03 SXA, 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 YU03 SXA registered?

YU03 SXA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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