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M30 SKG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 SKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,513 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 90,426 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 89,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,770 miles

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded at join

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,705 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,700 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,152 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre are wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,852 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,363 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front discs slightly lipped

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,944 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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M30 SKG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M30 SKG, 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 M30 SKG registered?

M30 SKG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is M30 SKG safe to buy?

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