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RG03 FZK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 FZK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 120,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 116,367 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 116,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,997 miles

rear view mirror dis colored view to rear not impeded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 101,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35 zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,593 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 89,592 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,833 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 70,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,124 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,060 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 24,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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RG03 FZK 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 RG03 FZK, 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 RG03 FZK registered?

RG03 FZK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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