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M111 JEY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 JEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 88,242 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 88,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 84,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 73,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,790 miles

all tyres slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,542 miles

Front discs corroded/pitted on inner face.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,639 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,249 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 18,249 miles

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

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

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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M111 JEY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M111 JEY, 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 M111 JEY registered?

M111 JEY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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