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RL03 UUE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,378 mi
Last recorded73,378 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UUE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,378 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 73,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2020 72,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 72,047 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,087 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,789 miles

Diff leaking oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2016 64,874 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2015 60,245 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,110 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 48,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers smear

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,624 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,377 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,045 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,045 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,913 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,236 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,230 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 UUE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

RL03 UUE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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