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BM03 MMM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,905 mi
Last recorded128,905 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 MMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 128,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 124,542 miles

Rear Oil leak rear diff ()

both front tyres worn on edges of tread above limits day of test

Fail 29 Jun 2017 124,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Oil leak rear diff ()

both front tyres worn on edges of tread above limits day of test

Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,196 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 114,586 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 106,851 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust clamps cracked but still secure

Fail 3 Aug 2013 97,262 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust clamps cracked but still secure

Pass 11 Aug 2012 92,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,553 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,261 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,828 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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BM03 MMM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MMM, 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 MMM registered?

BM03 MMM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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