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RN03 XRM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,571 mi
Last recorded157,571 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 XRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 157,571 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 157,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 147,242 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 147,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 120,687 miles

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

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

advise rust treatment brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2015 118,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 115,483 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp rotten but still secure

Pass 1 Jun 2013 114,040 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on the limit and bald on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 113,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 108,055 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,946 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,689 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 95,689 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 84,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 71,373 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,947 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 55,947 miles

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

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

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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RN03 XRM 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 78.9%.

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 RN03 XRM, 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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RN03 XRM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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