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AF03 JVE

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,636 mi
Last recorded118,636 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 118,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 118,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 118,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,754 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,595 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked / Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked / Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,797 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2017 115,402 miles

rear exhaust box clamps broken

Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,583 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 114,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,856 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 100,886 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres starting to wear around inner and outer edges

both rear tyres starting to wear around inner edge

tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 30 Jan 2012 100,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres starting to wear around inner and outer edges

both rear tyres starting to wear around inner edge

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 86,994 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,819 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 71,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 70,782 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF03 JVE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 AF03 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

AF03 JVE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AF03 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 JVE 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.

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