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CF03 WSY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,262 mi
Last recorded144,262 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 144,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 134,598 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 134,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 May 2017 130,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 116,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 101,616 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 May 2015 101,613 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 May 2014 93,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

leveling solenoid broken in offside front wheel arch

unable to fully inspect rear springs

Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,143 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 39,733 miles

advise slight wear at offside bttom ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,733 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,436 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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CF03 WSY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CF03 WSY, 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 CF03 WSY registered?

CF03 WSY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is CF03 WSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 WSY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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