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SK03 CZN

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 CZN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 129,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 80,231 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 80,231 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,478 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2018 123,463 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2017 120,728 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,127 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,005 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.1.A.3f)

centre stop lamp in/op

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,502 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,669 miles

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

rear box securing clamps split on exhaust

Fail 20 Feb 2013 104,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear box securing clamps split on exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

nearside front tyre cut no cords exposed

Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,662 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

nearside front tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,000 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 79,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,533 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,670 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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SK03 CZN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK03 CZN registered?

SK03 CZN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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