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M111 VSM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 VSM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 74,265 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 72,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 68,990 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 67,544 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 65,367 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,412 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 59,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advanced surface corrosion to faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advanced corrosion to faces (3.5.1i)

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,plastic oversills & undershields fitted

mid/rear exhaust clamps/fittings corroded,cracked & incomplete

slight corrosion to some rear steel brake pipes,slight weep from ns & osr differential oil seals

slight kerb grazing to some wheel rims,slight imbalance & ovality to front & rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rea wheel arches & boot floor covered,rear number plate starting to fade,front & rera brake discs worn & rear disc outer faces in poor condition,plastic oversills fitted,slight weep from ns & osr differentail/driveshaft oil seals

rear exhaust flange/joining collars corroded/fractured,kerb grazing to outer wheel rims,

Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,098 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)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,356 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,976 miles

both front tyres wearing low,both rear exhaust clamps cracked,o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,744 miles

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.

slight corrosion to some parts of exhaust system & 1x rear joining clamp fractured,slight play in inner steering rack joints,slight cuts/damage to rear tyre outer sidewalls,rear brake discs worn,plastic oversills & various undershields fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,835 miles

rear exhaust joint clamp cracked.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 31,185 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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M111 VSM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M111 VSM, 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 M111 VSM registered?

M111 VSM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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