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M333 EXY

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,535 mi
Last recorded96,535 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 EXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,535 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,211 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,056 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 9 Jun 2016 90,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc starting to pit

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,422 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

objects removed from view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

slight play in osr wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

slight play in osr wheel

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 162,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front retracting mechanism slow to retract seatbelt

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from diff pinion oil seal

Pass 23 Mar 2012 156,075 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 139,626 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 139,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 121,329 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 121,329 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,520 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 67,217 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 67,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge - may soon be through to cords

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

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 EXY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EXY, 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 M333 EXY registered?

M333 EXY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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