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SA03 CSG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 CSG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,652 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 122,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 103,814 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 91,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 91,318 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,608 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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SA03 CSG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SA03 CSG, 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 SA03 CSG registered?

SA03 CSG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is SA03 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 CSG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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