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B16 ONN

2003 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ONN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2024 99,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 97,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 95,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,083 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 94,083 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 89,218 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 89,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,500 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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B16 ONN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B16 ONN, 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 B16 ONN registered?

B16 ONN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is B16 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 ONN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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