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DX03 ZTS

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,919 mi
Last recorded139,919 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 ZTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 139,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,892 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.76 mm limit = 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on outer edges

nearside rear plastic jacking pad missing

offside rear lower outer most pin and bush slight play

offside rear tyre wearing low 2.78 mm

Pass 31 Oct 2015 127,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 118,132 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 112,214 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked, not showing signs of leakage.

Fail 3 Nov 2013 112,214 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked, not showing signs of leakage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded, not insecure.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded, not insecure.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn unevenly and edges getting low

engine manegement light on

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot leaking grease

Fail 10 Aug 2009 79,295 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn unevenly and edges getting low

engine manegement light on

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot leaking grease

Fail 1 Aug 2009 79,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,948 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear outer c/v boot leaking grease

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2008 60,948 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside rear outer c/v boot leaking grease

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 25 May 2007 36,934 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,290 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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DX03 ZTS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX03 ZTS, 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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DX03 ZTS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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