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2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,420 mi
Last recorded98,420 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 98,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 96,363 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 96,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both + tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,090 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,953 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,140 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,694 miles

t.p.m.s. lamp on.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,177 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished.

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

tpms lamp on.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 80,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

tpms lamp on.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,817 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 61,268 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,458 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,428 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,009 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 54,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,259 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 40,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre outer sode wall cut/under limits today

Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,771 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 21,771 miles

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

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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RF03 BMW 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 RF03 BMW, 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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RF03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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