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VO03 PZV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,117 mi
Last recorded85,117 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,117 miles

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

NSR Tyre worn low

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,667 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear disc;s have slightg wear

Pass 24 May 2011 73,210 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 67,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 62,831 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 50,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,491 miles

some light scratching to offside of front windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2006 28,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,858 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 PZV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV registered?

VO03 PZV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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