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VO03 OHF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door pillar. (5.2.6)

Rear silencer/pipe clamp incomplete but secure.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door pillar. (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear silencer/pipe clamp incomplete but secure.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,610 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 93,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,689 miles

diff input seal leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,681 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

diff input seal leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,596 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,583 miles

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

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

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

o/f tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,774 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 59,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,882 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 14 Mar 2006 31,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 31,199 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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VO03 OHF 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 63.2%.

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 VO03 OHF, 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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VO03 OHF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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