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V1 PMG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,756 mi
Last recorded30,756 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 PMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 30,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 30,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,976 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 28,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,184 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,851 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,000 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,976 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,272 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,600 miles

both front tyres worn outside edges

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and has cuts in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 10,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,275 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 9,275 miles

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

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

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

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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V1 PMG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V1 PMG, 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 V1 PMG registered?

V1 PMG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is V1 PMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 PMG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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