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R90 PRA

2003 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

9,422 mi
Last recorded9,422 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 PRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 9,422 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 9,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 9,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 9,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 9,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 9,253 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 9,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 9,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 9,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 9,067 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 8,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,371 miles

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 8,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,785 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 5,249 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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R90 PRA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R90 PRA, 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 R90 PRA registered?

R90 PRA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is R90 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 PRA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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