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MA03 VRT

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 VRT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,755 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 114,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,957 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 105,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,231 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,860 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,943 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,477 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,258 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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MA03 VRT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA03 VRT, 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 MA03 VRT registered?

MA03 VRT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is MA03 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 VRT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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