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M80 BLE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,231 mi
Last recorded154,231 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 BLE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 153,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 152,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 152,856 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 152,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 151,336 miles

small cut n/s rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2015 151,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut n/s rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 147,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 147,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 144,088 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,175 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 140,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 135,558 miles

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

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

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

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

headlight level sensor still broken

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre damge to outer sidewall

slightly low braking effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 10 Jun 2011 135,558 miles

headlight level sensor still broken

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre damge to outer sidewall

slightly low braking effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 21 May 2010 131,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

headlight levelling sensor broken

offside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

windscreen washer fluid low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 124,665 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offsidefront tyre outer sidewall

suspension sensor offside front broken

Fail 22 Apr 2009 124,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offsidefront tyre outer sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing both edges badly

suspension sensor offside front broken

Fail 7 Feb 2008 117,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f suspension sensor broken

Pass 7 Feb 2008 117,819 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f suspension sensor broken

Pass 12 Jan 2007 97,799 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside driveshaft oil seal in diff leaking

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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M80 BLE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M80 BLE, 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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M80 BLE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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