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A8 SAG

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,479 mi
Last recorded108,479 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SAG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,479 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Engine running rough

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer drive shaft weeping grease at gaiter flange. (2.4.G.4e)

Some side wall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush At hub (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 105,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush At hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 101,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,453 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 94,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,171 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 7 Oct 2011 79,806 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 79,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres waring on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 34,227 miles

front discs ridged

side wall damage both nearside tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,287 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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A8 SAG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 SAG, 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 A8 SAG registered?

A8 SAG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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