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AC03 MZG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,045 mi
Last recorded43,045 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MZG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 42,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 42,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,105 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,955 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,481 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,699 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,371 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 38,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 29,395 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,957 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,541 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 18,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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AC03 MZG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AC03 MZG, 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

How do I check the history of AC03 MZG?

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What year was AC03 MZG registered?

AC03 MZG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AC03 MZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 MZG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC03 MZG have outstanding finance?

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