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M333 BJR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 BJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 120,308 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 120,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 116,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 112,765 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 112,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 110,807 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 110,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 108,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 108,089 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 104,193 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,264 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,131 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,864 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,432 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,353 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,806 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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M333 BJR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M333 BJR, 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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M333 BJR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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