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8CD459

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,092 mi
Last recorded20,092 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8CD459
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,092 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

nearside rear tyre perished on inner and outer walls and slight damage to outer wall

offside front tyre slight damage to outer wall 225/35/19

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall and slight damage to outer wall 255/40/19

Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,813 miles

all four tyres damaged on outer wall and starting to pearish

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,562 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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8CD459 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 8CD459, 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 8CD459 registered?

8CD459 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is 8CD459 safe to buy?

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