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SA03 ERZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,446 mi
Last recorded89,446 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ERZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,446 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,265 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 84,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 82,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,414 miles

cut/splitting inner sidewall offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2015 78,137 miles

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

cut/splits inner sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2014 75,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,598 miles

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

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 17 Mar 2012 69,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,342 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,053 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,105 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 ERZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA03 ERZ, 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 SA03 ERZ registered?

SA03 ERZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SA03 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ERZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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