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EY03 MVL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,072 mi
Last recorded92,072 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 MVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 65,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,955 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,267 miles

nearside exhust joining clamp is broken, however exhust is still firmly secure

slight play in the offside front wheel, and track arm ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,223 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,687 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,498 miles

advise both front tyres low on outer treads

Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,197 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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EY03 MVL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EY03 MVL, 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 EY03 MVL registered?

EY03 MVL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EY03 MVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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