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MC52RYP
Year2003
0-60mph5.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power343 BHP
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BMW M3

General information

Make BMW
Model M3
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2003
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.5 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 343 BHP
Max. torque 365 Nm at 4.900 rpm
Engine capacity 3.246 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 15.8 mpg
Consumption extra urban 32.1 mpg
Consumption combined 23.3 mpg
CO2 emission 292 g/km
CO2 label M
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-09-17
Pictures 20
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-09-30
MOT pass rate
71 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 6
Total advice items 41
Total items failed 15
MOT #21 2023-09-11 11:59
MOT test number 699531039885
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-09-30
MOT #20 2022-09-29 12:56
MOT test number 238319618438
Result Passed
MOT #19 2021-10-01 14:27
MOT test number 684857939731
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #18 2021-10-01 13:54
MOT test number 762516424445
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MOT #17 2020-10-01 11:06
MOT test number 555923265192
Result Passed
Advice
Undercovers and sill covers fitted
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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MOT #16 2020-09-23 09:13
MOT test number 220252638211
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Undercovers and sill covers fitted
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #15 2020-05-06 09:21
MOT test number 714538331605
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #14 2016-11-16 12:07
MOT test number 502989328358
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #13 2015-07-16 16:59
MOT test number 857207795152
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #12 2015-07-14 12:36
MOT test number 245185395453
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #11 2014-10-20 17:39
MOT test number 868313194230
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #10 2012-11-28 15:06
MOT test number 806773432347
Result Passed
MOT #9 2012-02-21 08:23
MOT test number 568192852026
Result Passed
MOT #8 2011-02-21 12:59
MOT test number 445352651001
Result Passed
MOT #7 2011-02-19 13:04
MOT test number 869990551059
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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MOT #6 2010-02-18 14:56
MOT test number 144279640412
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-01-21 12:51
MOT test number 994411829023
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
MOT #4 2008-01-25 12:06
MOT test number 891925728056
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-01-22 12:57
MOT test number 640482127079
Result Passed
Advice
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #2 2006-01-26 12:43
MOT test number 372906626023
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-01-25 13:03
MOT test number 933755426091
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 31 March 2024
MOT Expires: 30 September 2024
Tax status 31 March 2024
Days left 20 days too late
MOT expiry date 30 September 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 2003-02-07
Last registration 2023-09-11
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Registration #1 2003-02-07 15 mi
Registration #2 2006-01-25 31.214 mi
Registration #3 2006-01-26 31.215 mi
Registration #4 2007-01-22 36.513 mi
Registration #5 2008-01-25 40.896 mi
Registration #6 2009-01-21 52.967 mi
Registration #7 2010-02-18 65.709 mi
Registration #8 2011-02-19 71.578 mi
Registration #9 2011-02-21 71.578 mi
Registration #10 2012-02-21 76.735 mi
Registration #11 2012-11-28 81.844 mi
Registration #12 2014-10-20 96.636 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1947 mm
Height 1372 mm
Length 4488 mm
Wheel base 2725 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 63 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Engine number 60492989

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