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R2 SYC

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,543 mi
Last recorded105,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 SYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 105,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 102,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 101,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 97,922 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 97,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/ZR18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/ZR18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,360 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 84,169 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,888 miles

slight play n/s o/s rear suspension outer arm to top hub joint

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,282 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,370 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

horn tone becoming weak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,394 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r driveshaft seal damp

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,697 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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R2 SYC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R2 SYC, 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 R2 SYC registered?

R2 SYC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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