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E46 JME

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,483 mi
Last recorded119,483 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 JME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 119,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 118,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 196,641 miles

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

weak horn

Pass 23 Feb 2024 188,513 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

weak horn

Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,322 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 178,557 miles

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

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

horn weak

Pass 23 Feb 2022 169,992 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,381 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 161,065 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,992 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,977 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,345 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES

Fail 7 Feb 2019 139,345 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BULB WARNING LIGHT ON

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES

Pass 4 May 2018 113,577 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 21 Apr 2018 113,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Jan 2018 138,121 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Spare tyre defective ()

WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK

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

Pass 18 May 2017 112,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,494 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 113,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 110,421 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 102,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,723 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 96,723 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,360 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 92,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front discs worn

Front ride height sensor bracket broken

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

Tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,363 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 87,363 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,533 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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E46 JME is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E46 JME, 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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E46 JME is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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