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T111 SBM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,855 mi
Last recorded110,855 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 SBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 110,855 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 110,713 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,055 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,713 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,663 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,701 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,226 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 63,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,756 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,665 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,585 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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T111 SBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T111 SBM, 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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What year was T111 SBM registered?

T111 SBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is T111 SBM safe to buy?

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