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BG03 JNV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

206,708 mi
Last recorded206,708 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JNV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 206,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 206,704 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 191,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 187,458 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2021 180,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 173,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 165,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 155,284 miles

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 145,981 miles

Brake warning light showing but not ABS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 137,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 127,947 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 120,770 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 120,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 111,876 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 101,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 101,685 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,928 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,566 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 83,187 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 3 Jun 2009 71,349 miles

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

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

front discs worn close to limit

front pads below 50%

rear pads approx 30%

Pass 20 May 2008 57,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 45,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,720 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,720 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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BG03 JNV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BG03 JNV, 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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BG03 JNV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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