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PE03 URZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,274 mi
Last recorded66,274 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 URZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,274 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r coil spring incomplete but spring still located

Fail 16 Oct 2012 66,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r coil spring incomplete but spring still located

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,051 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,711 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,017 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 52,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,827 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 25,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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PE03 URZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PE03 URZ, 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 PE03 URZ registered?

PE03 URZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PE03 URZ safe to buy?

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