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V111 SJS

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,087 mi
Last recorded93,087 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 SJS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 93,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 88,303 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,380 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,948 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 68,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 63,341 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,141 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,093 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,298 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 26,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,557 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,993 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 21,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,148 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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V111 SJS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V111 SJS, 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 V111 SJS registered?

V111 SJS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is V111 SJS safe to buy?

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