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R7 RWM

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 RWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,421 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,894 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 87,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 85,369 miles

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

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

os front sensor broken

Pass 18 May 2015 84,937 miles

rear exhaust silencer and center section joining flanges cracked

Fail 12 May 2015 84,937 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer and center section joining flanges cracked

Pass 14 May 2014 73,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 37,487 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 37,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,533 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 27,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R7 RWM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R7 RWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R7 RWM registered?

R7 RWM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is R7 RWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 RWM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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