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J6 UKP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,644 mi
Last recorded58,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 UKP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 58,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mainruns above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,407 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 55,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,985 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust clamps broken at backbox but no leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,482 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2015 42,046 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal splitting

rear exhaust clamps fractured

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,522 miles

exhaust rear box to centre section clamp split and corroded

nsf brake pad wear sensor adrift

Fail 19 Jun 2014 39,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box to centre section clamp split and corroded

nsf brake pad wear sensor adrift

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,365 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 30,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,496 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing around inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,448 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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J6 UKP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J6 UKP, 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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J6 UKP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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