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AC51 BUZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 BUZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 76,738 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,975 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,514 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

presented with 1 passenger seat only

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

vynal wrapped in mercury grey / flint

Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body color is black but presenrd has green vinyl wrap

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body color is black but presenrd has green vinyl wrap

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,915 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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AC51 BUZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AC51 BUZ, 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 AC51 BUZ registered?

AC51 BUZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AC51 BUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC51 BUZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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