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OV03 CHH

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 CHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 75,202 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,199 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 75,199 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,400 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,400 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,763 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,919 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,153 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 51,089 miles

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

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

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

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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OV03 CHH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV03 CHH, 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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OV03 CHH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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