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VO03 OXT

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,206 mi
Last recorded131,206 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OXT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 131,206 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

rear end freshly painted

rear subframe mount areas repaired

rear suspension mount areas repaired

Fail 12 Oct 2015 131,156 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Noise from propshaft area when taking up drive.

Oil leak from rear differential.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 118,001 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Noise from propshaft area when taking up drive.

Oil leak from rear differential.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,983 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 91,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,284 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,886 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,607 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 31,267 miles

front tyres worn 1-2 mm on outer edges

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 OXT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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