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K3 OEH

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 OEH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 98,334 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 98,334 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 96,898 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated 02 sensor (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 96,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,979 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,464 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,355 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,878 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,165 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,781 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

eng oil low

Pass 23 May 2008 28,993 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 28,992 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 21,333 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2006 17,627 miles

near side front tyre worn on the edge

near side rear tyre worn on the edge

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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K3 OEH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K3 OEH, 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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K3 OEH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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