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A66 ASM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,420 mi
Last recorded78,420 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 ASM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,420 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 78,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,945 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 77,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear diff leak

Pass 10 May 2016 76,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 76,208 miles

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 30 Jun 2008 48,938 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,896 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,890 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A66 ASM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A66 ASM, 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 A66 ASM registered?

A66 ASM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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