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N19 VSK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 VSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,471 miles

vehicle underbody covered with underseal

Pass 1 Jun 2019 106,879 miles

Front o/s/n/s brake dicsc back plates insecure

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside parking brake just met the legal requirement.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

stop lamp warning lamp stayes on dash

Fail 25 May 2019 106,879 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front o/s/n/s brake dicsc back plates insecure

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

stop lamp warning lamp stayes on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,052 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

knocking noise from rear diff/mount

Pass 25 Feb 2017 101,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,041 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 92,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,972 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,577 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,656 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,678 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,743 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,854 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,854 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,112 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both rear tyre`s starting to wear on outer edge`s

Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,748 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,638 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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N19 VSK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 N19 VSK, 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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N19 VSK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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