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RL03 RJV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 115,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,994 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring broken at the tip

Offside front tyre worn on the inside shoulder

Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,553 miles

Cracks on nearside front inner tyre wall

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,233 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 102,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,650 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,556 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 85,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 80,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 72,569 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 RJV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJV, 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 RL03 RJV registered?

RL03 RJV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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