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BN03 VGY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,092 mi
Last recorded36,092 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 36,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 36,074 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 35,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 35,009 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 34,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,841 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,504 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,365 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 29 Mar 2012 29,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,508 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,495 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,326 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

automatic headlight adj not connected?

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,193 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 17,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges 2mm advise

Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,471 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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BN03 VGY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN03 VGY, 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 BN03 VGY?

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What year was BN03 VGY registered?

BN03 VGY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BN03 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VGY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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