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SY04 DFG

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,580 mi
Last recorded58,580 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 DFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box flange (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,481 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 49,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,322 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall, but not showing any cord

Fail 26 Aug 2014 45,322 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall, but not showing any cord

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,425 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,283 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,689 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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SY04 DFG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY04 DFG, 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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SY04 DFG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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