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CA03 ZYE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,302 mi
Last recorded125,302 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ZYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear uneven wear across tyre

Offside Front Drivers seat showing signs of wear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear uneven wear across tyre

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Jul 2022 125,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside handbrake slow to pick up

Offside Front seat condition

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake travel

petrol cap seal conditionj

Pass 30 Apr 2021 116,979 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 107,096 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,331 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,711 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perished/in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,637 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,006 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 63,004 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,198 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 39,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,434 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,883 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,956 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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CA03 ZYE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA03 ZYE, 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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CA03 ZYE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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