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S40 SDG

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,980 mi
Last recorded50,980 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 SDG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,933 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,285 miles

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

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,275 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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S40 SDG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S40 SDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 SDG registered?

S40 SDG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is S40 SDG safe to buy?

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