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T8 SGO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,105 mi
Last recorded60,105 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 SGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,105 miles

underside components coated with underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2023 59,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 57,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 57,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,166 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,217 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,268 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,611 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,186 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 43,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 43,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,290 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,708 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,910 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 36,833 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,643 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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T8 SGO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T8 SGO, 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 T8 SGO registered?

T8 SGO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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