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RN03 XSW

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,040 mi
Last recorded32,040 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 XSW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 32,040 miles

Engine light on

Front brake discs worn

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

Slight play at both front wheels

Fail 13 May 2011 32,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine light on

Front brake discs worn

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

Slight play at both front wheels

Pass 7 May 2010 24,374 miles

Offside front tyre has cut in side wall and has 2 nails in it

Fail 7 May 2010 24,374 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has cut in side wall and has 2 nails in it

Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,160 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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RN03 XSW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSW, 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 RN03 XSW registered?

RN03 XSW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is RN03 XSW safe to buy?

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