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SK03 UMU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,498 mi
Last recorded79,498 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,858 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,957 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,205 miles

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

offside front / nearside front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,156 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front offside rear nearside front nearside rear brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2008 57,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,249 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres treads have worn to 3mm.legal limit is 1.6mm

jack plug at offside front wheel attaching to wishbone has been disconnected

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,756 miles

both front tyres treads have worn to 3mm.legal limit is 1.6mm

jack plug at offside front wheel attaching to wishbone has been disconnected

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 UMU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK03 UMU, 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 SK03 UMU registered?

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

Is SK03 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 UMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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