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ET03 RGU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,989 mi
Last recorded124,989 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 RGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 124,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,081 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 103,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light lens broken

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 103,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light lens broken

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Fail 17 Nov 2012 89,328 miles

Engine management lamp on/air bag lamp on

Engine noise & scratch to offside of front bumper

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside & offside side repeaters slightly discoloured, nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers worn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,328 miles

Engine management lamp on/air bag lamp on

Engine noise & scratch to offside of front bumper

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside & offside side repeaters slightly discoloured, nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 69,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2009 40,663 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,272 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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ET03 RGU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET03 RGU, 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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ET03 RGU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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