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YV03 YXP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,674 mi
Last recorded111,674 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 107,680 miles

Advise interior light flashing

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advie h/brake lever non standard and sticking slightly

Adviee rear top shock absorber bushes showing signs of delamination

Advise n/s /r number plate lamp flashing but alight

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,895 miles

Oil leak from Engine.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,226 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 51,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,388 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 25,388 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,377 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 YXP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YV03 YXP, 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 YV03 YXP registered?

YV03 YXP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is YV03 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 YXP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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