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SW03 PPF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,160 mi
Last recorded38,160 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 PPF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,961 miles

Splits in Off side front tyre inner wall.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,961 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Splits in Off side front tyre inner wall.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,376 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside/offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,642 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 18,642 miles

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

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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SW03 PPF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW03 PPF, 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 SW03 PPF registered?

SW03 PPF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is SW03 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 PPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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