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AY03 OTR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,343 mi
Last recorded56,343 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OTR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2010 56,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,000 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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AY03 OTR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AY03 OTR, 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

How do I check the history of AY03 OTR?

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What year was AY03 OTR registered?

AY03 OTR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AY03 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 OTR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 OTR have outstanding finance?

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