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CRB 5T

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRB 5T
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 98,056 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,212 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,253 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 96,253 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 6 Jan 2022 94,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 92,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,322 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 85,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also low (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,718 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,301 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,056 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 36,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,819 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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CRB 5T is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CRB 5T, 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 CRB 5T registered?

CRB 5T is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CRB 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRB 5T shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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