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M1 SYM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,677 mi
Last recorded22,677 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 SYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 22,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,658 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 22,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 22,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,367 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 22,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,806 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,395 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,665 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 27 Feb 2006 13,931 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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M1 SYM 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 95.2%.

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 M1 SYM, 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 M1 SYM registered?

M1 SYM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is M1 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 SYM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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