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SA03 NOE

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,568 mi
Last recorded115,568 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 NOE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,568 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 115,568 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 112,727 miles

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

too low to rbt and limited slip diff

Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,471 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 105,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 104,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slight smearing

rear silencer exhaust clamp split

Fail 19 Jul 2013 82,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc covers insecure

front wiper blades slight smearing

rear silencer exhaust clamp split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,234 miles

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

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

both front brake disc covers insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,114 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,112 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,367 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside rear tyre outer wall has slight cosmetic cut.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,360 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside rear tyre outer wall has slight cosmetic cut.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,972 miles

slight imbalance onfront brake

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 NOE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NOE, 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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SA03 NOE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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