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RV03 XOM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,630 mi
Last recorded93,630 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 93,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,608 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,461 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded and broke

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offrside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2015 78,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offrside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,741 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,741 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,147 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,108 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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 XOM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XOM, 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

How do I check the history of RV03 XOM?

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What year was RV03 XOM registered?

RV03 XOM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RV03 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 XOM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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