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SH03 CHN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 CHN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,228 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to seat belt

both rear tyres above limit

Fail 23 Sep 2016 87,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,987 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,114 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,457 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,507 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,507 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 3 May 2006 40,172 miles

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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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SH03 CHN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH03 CHN, 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 SH03 CHN registered?

SH03 CHN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is SH03 CHN safe to buy?

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