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YV03 XAW

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,433 mi
Last recorded102,433 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 102,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 100,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2016
Fail 7 May 2016

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,345 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 65,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,360 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 51,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,049 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 14,115 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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YV03 XAW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 YV03 XAW, 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 YV03 XAW registered?

YV03 XAW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is YV03 XAW safe to buy?

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