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V12 VEK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

122,095 mi
Last recorded122,095 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 122,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2025 120,477 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 116,596 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 115,673 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,392 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 111,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 109,583 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 108,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 105,740 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 100,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,891 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,351 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,036 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,156 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,819 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 22,094 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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V12 VEK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V12 VEK, 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 V12 VEK registered?

V12 VEK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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