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M321 USY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,531 mi
Last recorded85,531 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 USY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,531 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 81,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 78,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 76,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,072 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 12 Apr 2017 72,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,006 miles

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,196 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 11 Apr 2012 60,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,699 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,883 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 51,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear tyres different profile

Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,412 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear tyres different profiles

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,892 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 23,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 USY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 USY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M321 USY registered?

M321 USY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is M321 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M321 USY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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