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R444 AEF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,243 mi
Last recorded96,243 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 AEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 96,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 91,409 miles

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges all of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2018 91,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Carried out adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer clamps corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,290 miles

front pads starting to break up

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 91,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 85,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 81,664 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 76,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,234 miles

ADVISE O/S/Front Suspention Sensor Adrift.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 42,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,080 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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R444 AEF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R444 AEF, 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 R444 AEF registered?

R444 AEF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is R444 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 AEF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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