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V30 ASH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,480 mi
Last recorded117,480 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 ASH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 117,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all through out car (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2018 117,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all through out car (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,384 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 116,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

differential damp

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pad is getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,547 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,479 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,548 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,777 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

oil leak rear diff

rear exhaust box clamps damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2009 52,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,279 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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V30 ASH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V30 ASH, 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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V30 ASH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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