CarVerify

Free Car Check

RNZ 2955

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,423 mi
Last recorded90,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 2955
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,423 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,308 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,306 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,312 miles

nsr & osr brake disc's corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nsr & osr brake disc's corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 77,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,395 miles

Front springs not located on suspension leg.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension level sensor only secured by plastic tie..

Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,882 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension level sensor only secured by plastic tie..

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,203 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,383 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,779 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RNZ 2955 is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RNZ 2955, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RNZ 2955?

You can check the full history of RNZ 2955 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RNZ 2955 registered?

RNZ 2955 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RNZ 2955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 2955 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RNZ 2955 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RNZ 2955. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.