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S10 MTP

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

146,321 mi
Last recorded146,321 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 MTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 146,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 142,921 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 136,262 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,876 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,861 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 127,903 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 120,960 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake back plate top fixing corroded

n/s/r outer C.V boot slight grease seepage

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 71,857 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 65,619 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 65,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,718 miles

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

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

air bag light

under shield blocking view of steering components

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,467 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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S10 MTP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S10 MTP, 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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S10 MTP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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