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VO03 PZF

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,227 mi
Last recorded102,227 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PZF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 102,227 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,757 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 90,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 88,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,377 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,978 miles

see checklist 39423

Fail 6 Apr 2009 74,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

see checklist 39423

Pass 1 Mar 2008 69,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 58,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,600 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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VO03 PZF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZF, 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 VO03 PZF registered?

VO03 PZF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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