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RV03 AVL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,264 mi
Last recorded115,264 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 AVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 115,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,984 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,660 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (adjustable arm) outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,869 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 113,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,900 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 111,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,444 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 103,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,955 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,468 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,034 miles

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

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

nearside rear hub slight play in lower bush

unable to check underside fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,855 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 AVL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV03 AVL, 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 AVL registered?

RV03 AVL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is RV03 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 AVL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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