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CU03 VZX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,900 mi
Last recorded131,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 131,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 131,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,777 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 130,683 miles

Driver's seat insecure securing bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded and has been fouling the tyre

off side front suspension level sensor not connected

oil leak

rear exhaust joint bracket broken

Pass 2 Jan 2015 128,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lower rose bush has play

Fail 21 Nov 2014 128,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside raer lower suspension rose bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,544 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall slight damage

Fail 29 Jul 2013 119,544 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r tyre wall slight damage

Pass 27 Jul 2012 110,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,762 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 101,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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CU03 VZX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU03 VZX, 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 CU03 VZX registered?

CU03 VZX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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