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V13 ACM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,913 mi
Last recorded62,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 ACM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,263 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,154 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 56,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,106 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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V13 ACM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V13 ACM, 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 V13 ACM registered?

V13 ACM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is V13 ACM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V13 ACM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V13 ACM have outstanding finance?

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