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RK03 WEF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,338 mi
Last recorded76,338 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 WEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,338 miles

Rear exhaust back box flanges fractured

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

poly v belts cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,338 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear exhaust back box flanges fractured

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

poly v belts cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,615 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 68,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,327 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,615 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear N/S tyre touching the wheel arch.

centre under tank rear bracket bolt is insecure

front and rear wheel need wheel allignment and tracking .

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 47,529 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 35,963 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 34,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,886 miles

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 WEF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

RK03 WEF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RK03 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 WEF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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