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M100 ABY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,640 mi
Last recorded114,640 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 ABY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 114,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 114,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,324 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 113,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to centre joint parts missing (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2017 110,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight discolour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight discolour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak rear diff ()

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 110,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight discolour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight discolour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 107,971 miles

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

low on engine oil

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 105,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,911 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamps deteriorated by corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,320 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps deteriating

Fuel cap deteriating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,788 miles

Tyre warning light on

Fuel cap seal deteriating

Rear & centre exhaust clamps deteriating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,893 miles

tyre monitoring system bracket broken on o/s/f suspension arm

Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,891 miles

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

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

tyre monitoring system bracket broken on o/s/f suspension arm

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,936 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 8 Mar 2010 74,936 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriating

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,548 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 51,538 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,006 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 41,006 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE & WHEEL DAMAGED

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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M100 ABY 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 75%.

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 M100 ABY, 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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M100 ABY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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