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M32 BAD

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,169 mi
Last recorded67,169 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM32 BAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 67,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,234 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,378 miles

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

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

slight wear both rear tyres inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,069 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 49,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,667 miles

both front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,496 miles

Both sides front tyres worn inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 40,469 miles

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

Both sides front tyres worn inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,927 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front edges of tyres worn smooth.o/s/f + n/s/f.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,427 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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M32 BAD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey 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 M32 BAD, 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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M32 BAD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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