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RL03 VLE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 101,100 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 101,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,511 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,511 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,601 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 77,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

stonechips in windscreen,headlamp level sensor insecure,outer sills covered,inderside of vehicle covered,slight play in steering arms,oil leaks engine & gearbox area,slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,623 miles

*****both rear tyres worn down to limit*****

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres outer sidewalls cut

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

outer sills covered

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded

tested in damp conditions

Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,903 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily cut

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,236 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 VLE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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