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VN03 UCX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,664 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear on front disc

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,073 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,592 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 65,592 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/ s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 8 May 2010 61,764 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 54,127 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low on tread

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

slight play in offside steering rack arm

surfacerust on both rear dics

uneven tread wear on both front tyres

Pass 14 May 2008 46,413 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)

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 May 2007 39,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,977 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 UCX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VN03 UCX, 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 VN03 UCX registered?

VN03 UCX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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