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AR03 AFY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 AFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 98,311 miles

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

center exhaust clamp bolt missing but not leaking

rear exhaust clamp broken but not leaking

wireing for oxy sensors on center box not connected and not secure

Fail 7 May 2013 98,311 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

center exhaust clamp bolt missing but not leaking

rear exhaust clamp broken but not leaking

wireing for oxy sensors on center box not connected and not secure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,267 miles

LED Lights fitted.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,208 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 47,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,650 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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AR03 AFY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR03 AFY, 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 AR03 AFY registered?

AR03 AFY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AR03 AFY safe to buy?

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