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TH02 MCC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,876 mi
Last recorded71,876 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH02 MCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 65,745 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 59,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,759 miles

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,747 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,709 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,709 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise replacment of o/s/r spring

Diff input shaft leaking oil

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,580 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,897 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,897 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,480 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff has a leak on pinion

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,022 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 30,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,310 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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TH02 MCC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TH02 MCC, 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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TH02 MCC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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