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M21 SMH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,801 mi
Last recorded116,801 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 SMH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear clamps corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 100,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer clamps corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,236 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Exhaust rear silencer flange fixings corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 86,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS illuminated

Fail 26 Mar 2020 84,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,937 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,966 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2015 734,430 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,445 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,630 miles

(front ) brake discs slightly worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

damage on offside rear quarter panel

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2010 52,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2010 52,892 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,466 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,382 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,697 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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M21 SMH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M21 SMH, 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 M21 SMH registered?

M21 SMH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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