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AF03 JUJ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

104,461 mi
Last recorded104,461 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JUJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 104,461 miles

Nearside Front Brakes slight binding

Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,606 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,295 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 93,295 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,292 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,493 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak oil leak from diff ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,213 miles

Rear Oil leak diff oil leak. ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,213 miles

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

Rear Oil leak diff oil leak. ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,657 miles

oil leak from diff unit

Fail 30 Sep 2015 82,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

oil leak from diff unit

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,195 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

adv- rear ns exhaust clamp corrosion.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,283 miles

adv- oil weep at diff area.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,122 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 71,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,079 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 69,069 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,625 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 29,433 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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AF03 JUJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AF03 JUJ, 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 AF03 JUJ registered?

AF03 JUJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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