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RL03 PSY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,123 mi
Last recorded85,123 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 PSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,123 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,297 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 81,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,400 miles

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately Both (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,167 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,279 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,366 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,494 miles

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,588 miles

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,583 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,583 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,704 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 21,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,434 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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RL03 PSY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PSY, 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

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What year was RL03 PSY registered?

RL03 PSY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is RL03 PSY safe to buy?

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