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R11 CHC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,884 mi
Last recorded37,884 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 CHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,884 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 37,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 31,179 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,236 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 23,415 miles

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

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

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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R11 CHC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R11 CHC, 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 R11 CHC registered?

R11 CHC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is R11 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 CHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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