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VK03 VXV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,583 mi
Last recorded86,583 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 VXV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,583 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,228 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 86,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,292 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom knukle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front both inner rak end showing slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2019 79,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom knukle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front both inner rak end showing slight play

Pass 23 May 2018 72,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 72,991 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside front side repeaters showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) bothsides front inner rak ends (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above flexi hose pipe ( brake metal pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both side (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven both side (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,861 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,490 miles

FRONT BOTHSIDES SIDE INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY DICOLOURED.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,978 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2008 24,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyres pressure monitor w/lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,330 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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VK03 VXV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VK03 VXV, 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 VK03 VXV registered?

VK03 VXV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is VK03 VXV safe to buy?

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