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J33 CDM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 CDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,092 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 95,082 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,624 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,181 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,096 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 54,093 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,262 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 51,262 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,423 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,524 miles

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

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2010 41,188 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 41,172 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,523 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 35,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,311 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,482 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 26,482 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,424 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 20,424 miles

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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J33 CDM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J33 CDM, 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 J33 CDM registered?

J33 CDM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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