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VN03 BGK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,237 mi
Last recorded77,237 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 BGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,237 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,903 miles

oil leak from engine

rear tyres getting lowish

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,797 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,636 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,703 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,702 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,960 miles

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

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 20 Apr 2007 39,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,512 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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VN03 BGK 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 77.8%.

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 VN03 BGK, 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 VN03 BGK registered?

VN03 BGK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is VN03 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 BGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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