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CE03 RNN

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,922 mi
Last recorded173,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RNN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 173,922 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 173,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 166,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 162,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear view mirror defective

Pass 25 Jul 2019 160,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 160,022 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 156,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high

Fail 9 Jul 2018 156,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high

Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 153,549 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 148,081 miles

Centre centre exhaust flange has bolts missing

headlamp sensor held on by wire

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre centre exhaust flange has bolts missing

headlamp sensor held on by wire

Fail 1 Jul 2016 147,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Bolts missing from exhaust flange

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front side repeaters discoloured partially white

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,826 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 137,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,794 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 121,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 104,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2013 104,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight oil leak around rear diff

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,167 miles

headlamp level sensor repaired

rear tyres tread depth low

Pass 20 May 2011 68,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,356 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,284 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,998 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 22,986 miles

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

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

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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CE03 RNN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE03 RNN, 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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CE03 RNN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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