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RV03 ARZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,395 mi
Last recorded116,395 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 116,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 112,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,162 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2017 83,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 82,288 miles

O/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 78,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 75,417 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 71,608 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 71,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 66,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,713 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,592 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 44,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,102 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 ARZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ARZ, 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 RV03 ARZ registered?

RV03 ARZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is RV03 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 ARZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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