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SR03 OHL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,094 mi
Last recorded158,094 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 OHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 158,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 155,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 152,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 147,483 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 145,739 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 145,739 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 140,755 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 140,737 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 115,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 110,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion on rear exhaust clamps

cut on inner sidewall close to ply/cords on nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2012 106,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion on rear exhaust clamps

cut on inner sidewall close to ply/cords on nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,081 miles

Air-bag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,879 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 75,879 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,851 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,281 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 44,275 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,718 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

offside front brake slightly binding

slight play at offside front steering arm

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,274 miles

† front tyres scrubbing outside edge recommend kds check

nail in tyre

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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SR03 OHL 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 SR03 OHL, 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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SR03 OHL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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