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VO03 VPG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2012 83,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

T.P.M.S. lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Feb 2011 74,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,778 miles

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2009 65,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,585 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,467 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,925 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 VPG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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