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SAK 18K

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,850 mi
Last recorded137,850 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAK 18K
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 137,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 137,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 136,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 134,387 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017

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

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)

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

power steering pipe damp

Fail 1 Feb 2017 133,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

power steering pipe damp

Pass 4 Aug 2015 129,187 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2015 129,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2013 122,151 miles

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

bolt missing from both centre silencer flanges

rear silencer flanges cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,807 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 98,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 77,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,191 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 57,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,537 miles

small chip/crack in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,457 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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SAK 18K is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SAK 18K, 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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SAK 18K is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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