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E3 ADK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 ADK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 137,770 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2020 134,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2020 134,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 126,699 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 120,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 116,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 109,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 97,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight uneven wear inside shoulders of both front tyres

Pass 31 May 2008 56,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 50,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,347 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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E3 ADK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E3 ADK, 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 E3 ADK registered?

E3 ADK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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