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R333 TLC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,222 mi
Last recorded125,222 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 TLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,222 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both on LIMIT (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s front brake disc splash guard missing,n/s slightly loose

rear suspension lower bolt on brace badly corroded

slight corrosion showing inc rear subframe

Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake discs showing slight deterioration

front flexi brake hoses showing slight deterioration

n/s rear tyre has cut to outside tread area

o/s front brake disc splash guard missing+n/s slightly loose

Fail 13 Jul 2018 122,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake discs showing slight deterioration

front flexi brake hoses showing slight deterioration

n/s rear tyre has cut to outside tread area

o/s front brake disc splash guard missing+n/s slightly loose

rear floors showing v/slight corrosion

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s font brake disc splash guard loose

Fail 10 Jul 2017 119,079 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both+cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treadwear very uneven

n/s font brake disc splash guard loose

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,113 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 69,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,241 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 37,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,286 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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R333 TLC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R333 TLC, 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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R333 TLC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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