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M3 BYW

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,859 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,736 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,944 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,153 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,015 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,933 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 73,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 72,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 70,954 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 67,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,514 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 43,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,030 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

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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M3 BYW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M3 BYW, 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 M3 BYW registered?

M3 BYW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is M3 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BYW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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