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B5 SHH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 110,672 miles

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

Light general corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2025 110,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen small crack not in drivers view ( out of swept area)

Pass 28 Jan 2024 110,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 108,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 102,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 100,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,026 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 75,974 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,321 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,320 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 70,319 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,336 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 39,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside park brake slightly low

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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B5 SHH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B5 SHH, 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 B5 SHH registered?

B5 SHH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is B5 SHH safe to buy?

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