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J111 OSL

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 OSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 104,331 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,045 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 104,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 103,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 102,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 102,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2020 101,957 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 101,871 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,545 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 100,545 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear clamps to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,202 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlight leveling device broken (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front x2 brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,121 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,477 miles

front brake inbalance of 25%.(max 25%)

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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J111 OSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J111 OSL, 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 J111 OSL registered?

J111 OSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is J111 OSL safe to buy?

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