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SK03 CYC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,727 mi
Last recorded148,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 CYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 148,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 146,162 miles

slight play n/s/r hub top bush

Fail 27 Apr 2012 146,151 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play n/s/r hub top bush

Pass 27 Apr 2011 134,734 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 120,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,216 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 99,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 82,904 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres are worn on in side and outside edges

Offside and nearside rear tyres are heavily worn on inside and outside edges

Offside and nearside wing indicators startin g to show white light

Fail 6 Nov 2007 82,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and nearside front tyres are worn on in side and outside edges

Offside and nearside rear tyres are heavily worn on inside and outside edges

Offside and nearside wing indicators startin g to show white light

Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,706 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,100 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 58,100 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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SK03 CYC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK03 CYC, 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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SK03 CYC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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