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2288 IJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,034 mi
Last recorded32,034 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2288 IJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,614 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,234 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,671 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 13,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,664 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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2288 IJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 2288 IJ, 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 2288 IJ registered?

2288 IJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is 2288 IJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2288 IJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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