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EU03 CFZ

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,399 mi
Last recorded57,399 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 CFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,508 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,508 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,968 miles

NSR Tyre Approx 2mm

OSR Tyre Approx 2-3mm

Rear Pads Approx 80% Worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,008 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 40,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,904 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,280 miles

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

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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EU03 CFZ 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 EU03 CFZ, 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 EU03 CFZ registered?

EU03 CFZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is EU03 CFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 CFZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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