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VO03 PZG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,536 mi
Last recorded113,536 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PZG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 113,536 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,495 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 108,551 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019
Fail 7 Aug 2019 108,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,165 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 92,638 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering tie rod has slight play

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 81,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,783 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,096 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,634 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,438 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,272 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,755 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 28,750 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 PZG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VO03 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

VO03 PZG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VO03 PZG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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