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VX03 VRW

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,562 mi
Last recorded142,562 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 VRW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,562 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 138,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 134,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 125,283 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 125,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 116,059 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 116,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,570 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,821 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,close to legal limit.

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,524 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 90,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,851 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,851 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,986 miles

rear discs surface area poor

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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VX03 VRW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX03 VRW, 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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What year was VX03 VRW registered?

VX03 VRW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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