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RO03 PFD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,256 mi
Last recorded100,256 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 PFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 100,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 100,250 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,520 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,485 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamps badly corroded but secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 94,485 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamps badly corroded but secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,914 miles

exhaust brackets and mounting corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,571 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,730 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 14 Mar 2017 69,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,284 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to perish around tread.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,413 miles

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

advise that n/s/f dipped beam did not work when first applied but when retested it started working and worked fron there on.

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm. 255/40/18. advise to change soon.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,231 miles

tyre inflation indicator on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,185 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,346 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,930 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 PFD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO03 PFD, 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 RO03 PFD registered?

RO03 PFD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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