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OIL 5727

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,738 mi
Last recorded170,738 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 5727
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 170,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 170,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 157,799 miles

exaust bolt missing play in rack nsr tyre worn

Fail 30 Sep 2015 157,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure back plate (3.5.1l)

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

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

exaust bolt missing play in rack nsr tyre worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 139,852 miles

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

Nearside front indicator loose

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 120,900 miles

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm and badly inner edge

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

front number plate cracked

passenger front indicator loose

rear brake pads worn and discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 120,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm and badly inner edge

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

front number plate cracked

passenger front indicator loose

rear brake pads worn and discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,805 miles

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm and badly on edges

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust joint corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2012 104,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust joint corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

windscreen damaged

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm and badly on edges

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,522 miles

Rear exhaust clamps half rusted through.

Self leveling light switch on suspension brocken.

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 80,522 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamps half rusted through.

Self leveling light switch on suspension brocken.

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,853 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,081 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,093 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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OIL 5727 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OIL 5727, 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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OIL 5727 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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