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RO03 ORY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,123 mi
Last recorded78,123 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ORY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,123 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,453 miles

Rear discs scored and pitted

Slight play in rack

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes have a 19% inbalance

Front discs heavly worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside rear tyre showing wall damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brakes have an inbalance

Fail 5 Nov 2010 68,453 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes have a 19% inbalance

Front discs heavly worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside rear tyre showing wall damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brakes have an inbalance

Rear discs scored and pitted

Slight play in rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,768 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,762 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,310 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 41,310 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,554 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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RO03 ORY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO03 ORY, 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

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What year was RO03 ORY registered?

RO03 ORY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RO03 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 ORY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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