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BB03 MAL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,082 mi
Last recorded120,082 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 MAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 120,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 120,024 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 120,023 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 111,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 105,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

covers fitted at fuel tank inspection of some components restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted

Fail 7 Aug 2013 105,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

covers fitted at fuel tank inspection of some components restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,285 miles

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

both front tyres are bald on the inside edges

brake service

front brake discs worn

off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres are bald on the inside edges

brake service

front brake discs worn

off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,182 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

REAR EXHAUST FLANGE BROCKEN

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,237 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 62,237 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)

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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BB03 MAL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BB03 MAL, 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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BB03 MAL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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