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RUI 332

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,558 mi
Last recorded114,558 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 332
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 114,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front/Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 110,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 107,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 102,500 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamp between centre pipe & rear box is broken

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

O/S/F Level sensor is broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,653 miles

Electronic level sensor on the O/S/F suspension is broken

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 95,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electronic level sensor on the O/S/F suspension is broken

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,639 miles

Slight damage to o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,776 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 63,576 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,886 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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RUI 332 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RUI 332, 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 RUI 332 registered?

RUI 332 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RUI 332 safe to buy?

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