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RA03 VHM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,831 mi
Last recorded144,831 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VHM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 144,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

slight play in rear diff mount

Fail 7 Mar 2018 144,831 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

slight play in rear diff mount

Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,340 miles

Offside & Nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 1 May 2015 132,160 miles

battery secured with zip ties

o/s+n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 127,752 miles

dust covers on the offside and nearside front anti roll bar droplinks are starting to crack

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2013 123,463 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 109,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 109,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,351 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 72,118 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2009 72,118 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,593 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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RA03 VHM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RA03 VHM, 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 RA03 VHM registered?

RA03 VHM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is RA03 VHM safe to buy?

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