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RE03 OYL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,584 mi
Last recorded172,584 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 OYL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear suspension corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 168,779 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 158,481 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 158,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 146,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 146,443 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 133,336 miles

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

undertrays & covers

Fail 20 Jan 2016 133,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

undertrays & covers

Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,100 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 126,100 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 120,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,057 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 112,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 161,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,387 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres low tread not below limits at time of test.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,617 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,064 miles

both front tyres cracking

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,982 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight cracking to front tyres

wear on front brake discs, pads worn low

Fail 18 Mar 2006 42,691 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low.

rear tyres getting low on tread.

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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RE03 OYL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE03 OYL, 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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RE03 OYL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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