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AV03 BSU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,822 mi
Last recorded47,822 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BSU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,822 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,071 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 26,033 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,033 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 15,874 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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AV03 BSU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV03 BSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 BSU registered?

AV03 BSU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AV03 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 BSU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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