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M333 TCT

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,281 mi
Last recorded146,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 146,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 145,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 138,395 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 130,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 130,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 122,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 121,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,900 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,786 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 106,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 98,351 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs very worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,397 miles

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

vehicle stabalization link on offside front is insecure

Pass 1 May 2007 56,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,367 miles

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

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)

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 TCT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M333 TCT, 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 TCT registered?

M333 TCT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is M333 TCT safe to buy?

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