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BMW 919V

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 919V
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,523 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 102,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 102,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,772 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 95,196 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 95,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,461 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 25 Oct 2012 88,085 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,270 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 84,270 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 84,261 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 73,374 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 72,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,296 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both side rear tyre tread depth 3mm.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 45,296 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both side rear tyre tread depth 3mm.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,140 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 36,140 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BMW 919V is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BMW 919V, 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 BMW 919V registered?

BMW 919V is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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