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RL03 UNY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,121 mi
Last recorded127,121 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 127,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Feb 2017 125,992 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 125,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,414 miles

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

Rear exhaust clap corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 122,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,066 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 115,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 110,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 98,279 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)

n/s/f tyre sidewall split

o/s/f headlight level switch broken

tps light on

Fail 11 Aug 2012 98,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

n/s/f tyre sidewall split

o/s/f headlight level switch broken

tps light on

Pass 31 May 2011 95,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 95,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 84,712 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre tread damaged

Fail 19 May 2010 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 16 May 2009 81,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 60,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,020 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 UNY 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 68.4%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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