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RE03 ZVG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,922 mi
Last recorded157,922 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 157,922 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 157,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres need replacing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 138,019 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 88,040 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,224 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 24,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

top and bottom of engine bay covered. †warning light on dash remains lit. †nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

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 ZVG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RE03 ZVG, 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 RE03 ZVG registered?

RE03 ZVG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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