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RX03 WTA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,397 mi
Last recorded68,397 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 WTA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,397 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,394 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,984 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,971 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of wipers

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,097 miles

both front tyres damage on sidewall

front and rear brake disc's corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight movement nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2007 48,535 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Nearside rear brake disks corroded on pad surface area

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 36,722 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 36,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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RX03 WTA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX03 WTA, 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 RX03 WTA registered?

RX03 WTA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is RX03 WTA safe to buy?

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