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VKZ 2371

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,534 mi
Last recorded96,534 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 2371
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 89,078 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,739 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 84,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,244 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 80,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

support bars corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,827 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,475 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT MISSING BOLT

FUEL CAP SEAL WORN

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,362 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,382 miles

FUEL CAP SEALLING RING PERISHED

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,057 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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VKZ 2371 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKZ 2371, 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

How do I check the history of VKZ 2371?

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What year was VKZ 2371 registered?

VKZ 2371 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is VKZ 2371 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKZ 2371 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKZ 2371 have outstanding finance?

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