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C10 AOS

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,511 mi
Last recorded125,511 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 AOS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 125,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,454 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 110,919 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,541 miles

O/S/R Tyre Has A Cut On Outer Edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,110 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,175 miles

corrsion on both rear disc

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,195 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,195 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 64,706 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 64,564 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 53,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 52,860 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 52,656 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 52,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,868 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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C10 AOS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C10 AOS, 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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C10 AOS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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