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RL03 RHY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,510 mi
Last recorded102,510 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 102,510 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 102,502 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,240 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 102,233 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,907 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 95,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,184 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 90,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,865 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,731 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 84,731 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,035 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,232 miles

Nearside front levelling sensor broken off

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.7mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,784 miles

Offside front suspension level sensor broken.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front suspension level sensor broken.

Offside front tyre tread depth 1.9mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,829 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,705 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,976 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy wear front brake discs

slight damage nearside front heavy wear on edges and close to legal limit

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2008 51,976 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy wear front brake discs

slight damage nearside front heavy wear on edges and close to legal limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,590 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 RHY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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