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RF03 TXN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,246 mi
Last recorded198,246 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 TXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 198,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 166,735 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 137,661 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 102,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,927 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,976 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 55,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 TXN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF03 TXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF03 TXN?

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What year was RF03 TXN registered?

RF03 TXN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is RF03 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 TXN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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