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YU52 YZX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,174 mi
Last recorded83,174 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 83,174 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension front

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension low

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,050 miles

under body covers fitted

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake hose ferrules corroded

sill covers fitted

under body components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,044 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft slightly corroded

Rear drive shaft gaiters deteriorating

Rear under body components corroded

brake hose ferriles corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 83,042 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear drive shaft gaiters deteriorating

Rear under body components corroded

brake hose ferriles corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear brake pipes x2 slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 80,892 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 75,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 66,232 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 16 May 2011 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front height sensor attachment broken.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,581 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,988 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise to improve performance of nearside rear handbrake.

damage to inner wall of offside front tyre.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,483 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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YU52 YZX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU52 YZX, 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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YU52 YZX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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