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TOP 46E

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,624 mi
Last recorded114,624 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOP 46E
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 114,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 112,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 109,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,011 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play all (2.6.2)

cover and sill cover fitted

exhaust gas leak near CAT oil leak cover fitted

suspension/steering has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 96,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 91,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 83,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,807 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 80,807 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,259 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,591 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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TOP 46E is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TOP 46E, 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 TOP 46E registered?

TOP 46E is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is TOP 46E safe to buy?

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