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ET03 VMH

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VMH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 126,584 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,812 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 118,812 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,973 miles

225/40/19 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

255/35/19 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Jun 2014 111,638 miles

rear exhaust brackets clamps broken but adequately supported

rear exhaust mounting brackets broken but adequately supported

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 99,545 miles

undertray fitted unable to check all testable items

Fail 20 Aug 2011 98,772 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

undertray fitted unable to check all testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2010 88,145 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,625 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,120 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 64,543 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 64,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,795 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall that does not expose cords

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 VMH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ET03 VMH, 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 ET03 VMH registered?

ET03 VMH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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