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BL02 ANG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,120 mi
Last recorded85,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 ANG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,120 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall.

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge. and has a cut on the sidewall.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall.

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge. and has a cut on the sidewall.

rear tyres are a different size to the front.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,997 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limits

Fail 26 Jul 2012 78,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy hose starting to corrode - advise attention

n/s rear tyre close to limits

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,971 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyres - treads in poor condition (close to wear indicators)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,051 miles

o/s + n/s front brake disc pads wearing thin

o/s front tyre wearing thin

some wear o/s + n/s front brake discs - not affecting performance

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,594 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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BL02 ANG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL02 ANG, 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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BL02 ANG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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