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RL03 PGY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 PGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 72,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,862 miles

Over sills fitted

Rear indicators pale

Fail 4 Feb 2019 71,860 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded High pressure pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Over sills fitted

Rear indicators pale

Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,161 miles

Front brake discs ridged and worn

Over sills fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,161 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front brake discs ridged and worn

Near side rear indicator pale

Over sills fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,168 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,653 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,458 miles

Both nearside tyre sidewalls scuffed.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside rear brake pads low.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 57,308 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,675 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Sidewall damaged to tyres.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 37,648 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres scuffing inner and outer edges †

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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RL03 PGY 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 78.3%.

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 RL03 PGY, 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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RL03 PGY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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