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N1 RPV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,215 mi
Last recorded87,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 RPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 86,427 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,913 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 84,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 83,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,694 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,694 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaces incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 May 2017 79,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,018 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 74,018 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,090 miles

nearside front brake hose not secured correctly.

nearside rear brake hose not secured correctly.

offside and nearside front tyres will need replacing soon.

offside front brake hose not secured correctly.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,090 miles

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

nearside front brake hose not secured correctly.

nearside rear brake hose not secured correctly.

offside and nearside front tyres will need replacing soon.

offside front brake hose not secured correctly.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,178 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 25 Oct 2012 52,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers poor

nearside rear back plate scraping

offside front wheel stiff

tyre deflation light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,955 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 39,955 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 33,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 33,076 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyre sidewalls damaged, not exposing cords.

Pass 3 May 2006 21,460 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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N1 RPV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N1 RPV, 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 N1 RPV registered?

N1 RPV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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