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2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,762 mi
Last recorded130,762 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 AND
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 130,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,793 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOPS NOISEY

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES LOOK TO BE FOULING THE BODY

Fail 21 Mar 2019 129,780 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension tops noisey

both sides rear tyres look to be fouling body

Pass 11 May 2017 128,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 128,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,154 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 126,154 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,719 miles

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

yellow triangle and tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 119,117 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 110,881 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 103,983 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,618 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in off side inner track rod ball joint area

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 92,209 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 92,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

TYRE WARNING PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Jul 2006 80,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

TYRE WARNING PRESSURE LIGHT ON

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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BM03 AND is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BM03 AND, 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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What year was BM03 AND registered?

BM03 AND is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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