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SR03 OJD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 OJD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,723 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,228 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 84,228 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,507 miles

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

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

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

check rear axle alignment n/s rear gap between wheel arch and wheel smaller than o/s

headlight adj switch broken off at o/s/f arm

Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

check rear axle alignment n/s rear gap between wheel arch and wheel smaller than o/s

headlight adj switch broken off at o/s/f arm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,942 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

Fail 10 Aug 2012 65,939 miles

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

exhaust condition

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 63,986 miles

Both flanges for securing intermediate exhaust pipe to rear silencer are deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,375 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 63,343 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,167 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,230 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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SR03 OJD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJD, 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 OJD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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