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PH03 BMW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,329 mi
Last recorded42,329 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH03 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 42,329 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 41,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 39,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,113 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 30,828 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,080 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 27,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,693 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,076 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 18,076 miles

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

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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PH03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PH03 BMW, 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 PH03 BMW registered?

PH03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is PH03 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH03 BMW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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