MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside & Nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure
battery secured with zip ties
o/s+n/s front tyres wearing on edges
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
Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for RA03 VHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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