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AR03 JAM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,787 mi
Last recorded95,787 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,787 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 95,786 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,780 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 94,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2016 86,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,072 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,558 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 84,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front 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 2 Sep 2013 80,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 66,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,030 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2007 45,773 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 45,773 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,117 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,117 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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AR03 JAM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AR03 JAM, 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 AR03 JAM registered?

AR03 JAM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AR03 JAM safe to buy?

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