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YY03 YJA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YJA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 90,994 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,566 miles

slight play in near side rear upper arm bush

slight play in off side rear lower arm bush

Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,566 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in near side rear upper arm bush

slight play in off side rear lower arm bush

Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,811 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,977 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,818 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise Rear exhaust clamp broken but is acceptable.

Advise Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Advise slight exhaust blow rear.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,702 miles

Nearside rear exhaust flanges split and corroded but exhaust is secure

Fail 27 Feb 2013 71,701 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear exhaust flanges split and corroded but exhaust is secure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exaust falnge to silencer in very poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exaust falnge to silencer in very poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,363 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise, rear exhaust box osr rubber support split

Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mid section , rear box clamps broken

main front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,741 miles

exhaust mid section , rear box clamps broken

main front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,796 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 43,796 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,093 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 35,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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YY03 YJA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YY03 YJA, 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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YY03 YJA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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