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VO03 UCJ

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 100,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside body trim slightly loose

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel filler cap slightly perished

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,498 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,563 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 87,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,420 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Tyre pressure sensor bracket broken on O/S/F lower suspension arm

Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,585 miles

Rear exhaust back box securing clamps breaking apart with corrosen

Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,563 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box securing clamps breaking apart with corrosen

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,603 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,587 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 57,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,442 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake warning on dashboard remains illuminated

tyre warning on dashboard remains illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,381 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 UCJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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