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M19 BSY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 BSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,589 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Handbrake could do with adjustment

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,380 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked along the tread

offside rear tyre has cut in along the tread not down to cords

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked along the tread

offside rear tyre has cut in along the tread not down to cords

rear diff leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 74,693 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,625 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,625 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,303 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,026 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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M19 BSY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M19 BSY, 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 M19 BSY registered?

M19 BSY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is M19 BSY safe to buy?

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