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YW03 FPD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,039 mi
Last recorded66,039 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,039 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 31,715 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 31,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 30,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,750 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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YW03 FPD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YW03 FPD, 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 YW03 FPD registered?

YW03 FPD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is YW03 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 FPD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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