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M30 VVR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 VVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 112,467 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 112,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 110,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 104,232 miles

Major oil leak.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Major oil leak.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,532 miles

EML illuminated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front light self leveler snapped off.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

EML illuminated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front light self leveler snapped off.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,901 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,301 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 41,301 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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M30 VVR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M30 VVR, 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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M30 VVR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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