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PNZ 3681

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 3681
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 87,440 miles

Front Brake drum back plate insecure both (1.1.14 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 87,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,347 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play Offside inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,874 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight deterioration fuel cap seal

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,874 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight deterioration fuel cap seal

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,944 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,842 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 35,842 miles

Offside 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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PNZ 3681 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PNZ 3681, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNZ 3681 registered?

PNZ 3681 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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