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RUS 1M

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUS 1M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,138 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,855 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,127 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,121 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,857 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,113 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2009 72,065 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,143 miles

belly pan fitted

discussed spaceing on front and rear reistration plate

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,264 miles

rubbing noise from rear brakes (recent new brake pads)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,693 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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RUS 1M is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RUS 1M, 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 RUS 1M registered?

RUS 1M is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RUS 1M safe to buy?

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