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CS03 BMW

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,743 mi
Last recorded79,743 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS03 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 79,222 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,869 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,155 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,457 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,591 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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CS03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CS03 BMW, 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 CS03 BMW registered?

CS03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is CS03 BMW safe to buy?

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