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B2 CGL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CGL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 85,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,002 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 76,047 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,115 miles

brake low warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre cut no cord showing

Fail 21 Jul 2012 75,115 miles

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

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

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

brake low warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre cut no cord showing

Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,236 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s/f lower splash shield cover bolt missing

rear brake disks rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,945 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,932 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,213 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2006 26,047 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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B2 CGL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B2 CGL, 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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B2 CGL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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