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VU03 MZV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,450 mi
Last recorded146,450 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 MZV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 146,450 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 138,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,224 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,396 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,313 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,456 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,350 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,104 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 78,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,003 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,010 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,723 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,511 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 55,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 48,131 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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VU03 MZV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU03 MZV, 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 VU03 MZV registered?

VU03 MZV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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