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M3 PBM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,373 miles

brake pipe greased

Fail 17 Jul 2014 96,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pipe greased

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

metal brake pipes covered in grease

rear number plate slightly faded

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 84,106 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing unevenly and n/s/f has a slight cut not deep enough to reach cords

both rear coil springs incomplete but function of spring is not impaired

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,562 miles

metal brake pipes covered in grease

winscreen has slight damage outside sweapt area

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,275 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2010 67,801 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 67,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 58,246 miles

N.S.F side repeater showing white

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

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

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

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

One horn inop

Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,952 miles

There are two stone chips in zone A of the windscreen,Both less than 10mm in diameter.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 37,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,646 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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M3 PBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M3 PBM, 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 M3 PBM registered?

M3 PBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is M3 PBM safe to buy?

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