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RO03 PGX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,633 mi
Last recorded46,633 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 PGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 46,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 46,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 45,667 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 45,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 44,535 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 43,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 39,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,157 miles

nearside front inner pad appears to be cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2012 38,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front inner pad appears to be cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,202 miles

Rear tyres on wear bands

Fail 22 Aug 2011 36,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres on wear bands

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,986 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 33,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,144 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 18,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,250 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 PGX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

RO03 PGX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is RO03 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 PGX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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