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SS51 BZS

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS51 BZS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,983 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 113,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 108,661 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,312 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,212 miles

front discs starting to wear

Pass 14 Mar 2010 66,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,123 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 60,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,691 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,466 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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SS51 BZS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SS51 BZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SS51 BZS registered?

SS51 BZS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is SS51 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS51 BZS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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