MOT Status
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119,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
weak horn
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
weak horn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
horn weak
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BULB WARNING LIGHT ON
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES
brake fluid level low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake fluid level low
EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing REAR (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED
Spare tyre defective ()
WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no rear seats or seat belts fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front discs worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front discs worn
Front ride height sensor bracket broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitor on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E46 JME is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 E46 JME, 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 E46 JME registered?
E46 JME is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2003.
Is E46 JME safe to buy?
The MOT history for E46 JME shows 36 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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