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RK03 TTV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 TTV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 104,710 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,508 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,362 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 99,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,715 miles

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

air bag lamp on

both n/s tyres cut on side walls

n/s/f fog inop

Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

air bag lamp on

both n/s tyres cut on side walls

engine managment lamp on

n/s/f fog inop

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,775 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 74,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,216 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,874 miles

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

offside front tyre split on sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,215 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 45,215 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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RK03 TTV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK03 TTV, 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 RK03 TTV registered?

RK03 TTV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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