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BM03 JUS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,394 mi
Last recorded95,394 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 JUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 95,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 94,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,397 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,614 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 84,563 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 78,858 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 65,332 miles

slight oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,466 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,219 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,358 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 46,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Sep 2011 39,076 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,617 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,209 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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BM03 JUS 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 90.9%.

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 BM03 JUS, 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

How do I check the history of BM03 JUS?

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What year was BM03 JUS registered?

BM03 JUS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BM03 JUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM03 JUS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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