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VO03 RZY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,034 mi
Last recorded139,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 139,034 miles

sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 139,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded border pass (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,152 miles

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

Offside Front Bottom balljoint has play, border pass.

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in the clips.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 129,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in the clips.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 123,055 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 123,050 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 116,268 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 116,268 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 109,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost down to cords

Fail 8 Jul 2013 109,102 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost down to cords

Pass 12 Jul 2012 101,981 miles

rear exhaust clamps have heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 91,993 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,237 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,930 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 67,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,426 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,473 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 RZY 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 68.4%.

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

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