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J19 TAA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,078 mi
Last recorded65,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 TAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 65,078 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,041 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 64,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,738 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,367 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,039 miles

front rear dics wear

Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,975 miles

front disc slight worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,164 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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J19 TAA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J19 TAA, 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 J19 TAA registered?

J19 TAA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is J19 TAA safe to buy?

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