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R444 VAA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,923 mi
Last recorded82,923 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 VAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,923 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body have general corrsion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,900 miles

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,422 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2021 80,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes, corrosion on n/s/r by fuel tank (n/s/r brake line) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes, corrosion on n/s/r by fuel tank (o/s/r brake line) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,489 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 72,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 68,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 65,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,466 miles

all brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,569 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 59,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 56,259 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 56,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 53,782 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 50,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,006 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,955 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,960 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,668 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,424 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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R444 VAA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R444 VAA, 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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R444 VAA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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