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W8 ROB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,078 mi
Last recorded96,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 ROB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,078 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,795 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,793 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,581 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2013 88,581 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front discs worn/lipped

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,271 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,691 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall not to cords

Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall not to cords

ride height sensor bracket broken

Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,595 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,221 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,063 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 30,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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W8 ROB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W8 ROB, 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 W8 ROB registered?

W8 ROB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is W8 ROB safe to buy?

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