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REZ 3838

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,118 mi
Last recorded131,118 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 3838
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2016 131,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe general corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 123,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,528 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 109,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,005 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 93,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,483 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2006 23,383 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

nail in tyre

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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REZ 3838 is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 REZ 3838, 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 REZ 3838 registered?

REZ 3838 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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