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CF03 WDL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,072 mi
Last recorded100,072 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,718 miles

rear exhaust back box joint corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake wear warning lamp is illuminated

nearside front tyre wall is slightly damaged

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,330 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp cracked and corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,538 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage to o/s panels

Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage to o/s panels

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,802 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,639 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 11 May 2009 71,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 64,999 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,073 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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CF03 WDL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CF03 WDL, 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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CF03 WDL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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