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B3 JNN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,230 mi
Last recorded111,230 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JNN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Output seal diff leak

Pass 29 Jul 2024 110,225 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,320 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel tank support bracket rusted through

drivers seat base fixed

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,520 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 96,508 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,264 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 85,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,123 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 68,120 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,834 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

nearside front tyre side wall cut

Fail 13 Jan 2011 50,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

nearside front tyre side wall cut

Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,058 miles

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 23 Jan 2006 21,739 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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B3 JNN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B3 JNN, 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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B3 JNN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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