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M321 TOY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,863 mi
Last recorded50,863 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 TOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 50,863 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,669 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 50,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 49,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 49,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,924 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,064 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,058 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 43,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,422 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,648 miles

Cracks in sealing ring for fuel filler cap

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Wipers poor

Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,648 miles

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

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

Cracks in sealing ring for fuel filler cap

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Wipers poor

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,833 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,520 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,519 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,454 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,910 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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M321 TOY 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 M321 TOY, 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 M321 TOY registered?

M321 TOY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is M321 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M321 TOY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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