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CW03 EYP

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,790 mi
Last recorded91,790 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 EYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear disc`s rusty + scored (drilled discs fitted)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 83,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi-feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear disc`s rusty + scored (drilled discs fitted)

fuel cap washer perished

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,351 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear of exhaust corroding (both rear clamps broken)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre worn low on inside edge of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 39,673 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 29 Sep 2007 31,908 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,896 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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CW03 EYP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CW03 EYP, 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 CW03 EYP registered?

CW03 EYP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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