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RV03 AKK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,139 mi
Last recorded129,139 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 AKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,139 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 128,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 127,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 127,566 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,209 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 123,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 121,481 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 121,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,243 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 113,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 108,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,945 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 53,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,856 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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RV03 AKK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV03 AKK, 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 RV03 AKK registered?

RV03 AKK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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