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RMS 4T

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMS 4T
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 102,773 miles

undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive around diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,225 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 99,062 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 94,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 88,481 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 81,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 81,889 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 75,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 75,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front ride height link broken ?

Pass 29 May 2013 69,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,543 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 43,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 37,892 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,939 miles

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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RMS 4T is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RMS 4T, 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 RMS 4T registered?

RMS 4T is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is RMS 4T safe to buy?

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