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M13 BWM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,421 mi
Last recorded98,421 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 98,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 98,312 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front indicator lens unit slightly damaged

Offside Front suspension level sensor broken

engine oil on minimum

minor cracks to fuel cap

rear fog light operates with the brake light, however still works independently as a fog light

Fail 25 Jan 2021 96,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine oil on minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Minor cracking to fuel cap seal

Offside Front Damage to indicator light unit

Offside Front Suspension level sensor broken

Rear fog light operatives with the brake lights but still operates independently as a fog light

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,688 miles

a linkage to a body sensor to the wishbone is broken off

the osr fog light comes on with the stop lamps but still works correctly as a fog lamp

Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

a linkage to a body sensor to the wishbone is broken off

the osr fog light comes on with the stop lamps but still works correctly as a fog lamp

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,136 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,136 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,030 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust box clamp is slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 79,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn outer edges advise replace

both rear exhaust clamps corroded advise attention

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,417 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn outer edges advise replace

both rear exhaust clamps corroded advise attention

Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 68,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 61,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,784 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 50,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,334 miles

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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M13 BWM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M13 BWM, 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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M13 BWM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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