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J666 PSL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 PSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,392 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,777 miles

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened botr rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2021 91,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

under tray ~& plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,764 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,752 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,127 miles

under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,949 miles

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,809 miles

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,809 miles

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both (2.2.B.1h)

engine light on

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,370 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from Diff. Covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight oil leak from Diff. Covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,945 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,047 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,307 miles

damage to all inside walls off tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,258 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,312 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 36,971 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

some wear front brake discs

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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J666 PSL 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 79.2%.

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 J666 PSL, 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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J666 PSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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