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M16 MGJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,532 mi
Last recorded183,532 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 MGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 183,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 182,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 182,411 miles

emissions only just met

o/s parking brake efficiency low

Pass 23 Aug 2022 182,188 miles

o/s parking brake efficiency low

Fail 15 Aug 2022 182,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

o/s parking brake efficiency low

Pass 20 Apr 2019 181,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 180,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 180,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 179,126 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 179,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 172,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 163,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 159,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,556 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 121,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre rim protector damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2010 104,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,780 miles

Nearisde rear tyre slight damage to side wall and tread worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,347 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,722 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,768 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 44,752 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)

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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M16 MGJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M16 MGJ, 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 M16 MGJ registered?

M16 MGJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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