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BN03 EXA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,706 mi
Last recorded121,706 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 EXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 121,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 117,752 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 114,140 miles

All value caps perishing.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts. (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing, but still sealing fuel system.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 108,684 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap sealing ring perishing, but still sealing fuel system

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,006 miles

engine missfire

Fail 3 Mar 2014 100,006 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine missfire

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 94,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,703 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 76,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wipers smeering slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2008 71,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 71,260 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,725 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 48,331 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 48,331 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 35,000 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,973 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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BN03 EXA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN03 EXA, 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 BN03 EXA registered?

BN03 EXA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is BN03 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 EXA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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