MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. smaller to the nearside front (5.2.3 (b))
Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive too high (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive too high (7.3.D.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both damaged (8.2.2)
Coil spring not correctly located Both front (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both blue and white (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS
coil spring broken Both side rear (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine warning light on and engine miss fire
washer warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box bolt missing (7.1.1)
Side repeater incorrect colour bothside (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/R19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edges.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edges.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre tread low on edges.
Offside steering rack has slight play.
Rear number plate deteriorated.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre tread low on edges.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear reg plate poor
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front tyres heavily worn on edges
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA03 ZDW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 EA03 ZDW, 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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EA03 ZDW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2003.
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