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JO02 FOS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,280 mi
Last recorded121,280 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO02 FOS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,563 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 115,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 103,220 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 103,202 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,084 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 90,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,947 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,376 miles

both rear tyres worn + both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,679 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,143 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 69,996 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

DASHBOARD TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR INDICATOR ON

LIMITED INSPECTION OF UNDER BODY - BRAKE PIPES ETC DUE TO MANUFACTURERS FITTED SHIELDS

O/S/R NO/PLATE LAMP LENSE MISSING

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,209 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JO02 FOS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JO02 FOS, 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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JO02 FOS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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