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BK03 HRE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,971 mi
Last recorded99,971 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HRE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 99,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamps cracked, Interior mirror deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 99,971 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamps cracked, Interior mirror deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust clamps to back box both cracked

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,804 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished, Interior mirror deteriorated

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished, Interior mirror deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,657 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,005 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 68,785 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,921 miles

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

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)

front discs worn to min thickness

Fail 23 Mar 2010 47,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

front discs worn to min thickness

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,641 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 17 Mar 2008 24,334 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,247 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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BK03 HRE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK03 HRE, 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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BK03 HRE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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