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SP03 WOD

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,969 mi
Last recorded110,969 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 WOD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 110,966 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,379 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall (no plys/cords showing)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust bush slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2011 75,437 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs has surface corrion

Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,829 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs has surface corrion

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,796 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 69,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,265 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 50,265 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,870 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 39,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,451 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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SP03 WOD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP03 WOD, 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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SP03 WOD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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