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SL03 ZXP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,537 mi
Last recorded142,537 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ZXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 142,537 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Sep 2022 142,537 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Feb 2020 142,169 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front fog light lens cracked

nearside headlight Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside reverse bulb not working

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

exhaust system has been repaired

slight oil leak from rear differential

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jan 2019 141,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside reverse bulb not working

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

exhaust system has been repaired

slight oil leak from rear differential

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Dec 2017 136,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2016 130,114 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

rear exhaust box blowing slightly at join

Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,164 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f brake disc dust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,223 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,598 miles

Cut o/s/f inner tyre wall

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

O/s/r tyre is getting low on tread

Fail 16 Aug 2011 82,483 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Cut o/s/f inner tyre wall

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

O/s/r tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2010 74,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,331 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 69,165 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre walls damaged

offside front lower wishbone position sensor broken

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,504 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 51,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,251 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 46,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,683 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,683 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SL03 ZXP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL03 ZXP, 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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SL03 ZXP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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