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YXJ 6

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,679 mi
Last recorded96,679 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXJ 6
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,679 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,899 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 92,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,412 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

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

PETROL FUEL CAP SEAL WORN

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,265 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,996 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 49,861 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,857 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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YXJ 6 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YXJ 6, 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 YXJ 6 registered?

YXJ 6 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is YXJ 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXJ 6 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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