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AY03 ZLE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,571 mi
Last recorded90,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZLE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,571 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,410 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,892 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,820 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,077 miles

rear diff leaking

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,737 miles

parking brake holding on slightly after operating on both sides

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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AY03 ZLE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AY03 ZLE, 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 AY03 ZLE registered?

AY03 ZLE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AY03 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 ZLE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 ZLE have outstanding finance?

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