MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap seal perished and cracking
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog light inop
Offside Front heaight adjusted incorrectly fitted and damaginf suspension arm
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working after market LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perrished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap seal perished and cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light inop
Offside Front heaight adjusted incorrectly fitted and damaginf suspension arm
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fog lamp inoprotive
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV03 PMY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 SV03 PMY, 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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SV03 PMY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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