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YY52 WSV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,604 mi
Last recorded94,604 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 94,604 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 94,591 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded suggest early attention

headlamp washers not retracting into panelwork

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,126 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 93,126 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,393 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 77,393 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,939 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,337 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,938 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 42,128 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,918 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,734 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 34,706 miles

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

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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YY52 WSV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YY52 WSV, 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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YY52 WSV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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