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VHZ 9014

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,670 mi
Last recorded97,670 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 9014
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,200 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 97,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 96,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,794 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,013 miles

nsf jacking point missing.

polly vee belts cracked.

side repeaters have been tinted.

slight blow rear silencer join.

slight play nsr upper outer rose joint.

slight play osr lower outer ball joint.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower rubber link slid off, re-fitted. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

nsf jacking point missing.

polly vee belts cracked.

side repeaters have been tinted.

slight blow rear silencer join.

slight play nsr upper outer rose joint.

slight play osr lower outer ball joint.

Fail 18 May 2018 94,004 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch seized. (8.4.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link arm not attached. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

washer fluid and engine light on.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls soft as appear to have run flat.

nsf jacking point missing.

polly vee belts cracked.

rear zenon sensor link rod stiff.

side repeaters have been tinted.

slight play nsr upper outer rose joint.

slight play osr lower outer ball joint.

Pass 12 May 2017 85,584 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 81,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 77,034 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 73,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 May 2014 73,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,274 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 59,558 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,545 miles

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,747 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 31,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,131 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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VHZ 9014 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VHZ 9014, 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 VHZ 9014 registered?

VHZ 9014 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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