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M333 AAY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 AAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 112,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 106,058 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 106,049 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective multiple splits in rubber seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,721 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,327 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 92,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 89,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 86,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 84,101 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 80,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 78,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 77,929 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 77,177 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 74,688 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 71,553 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 8 Aug 2009 66,947 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 60,967 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 60,967 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,560 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 44,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M333 AAY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 M333 AAY, 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 M333 AAY registered?

M333 AAY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is M333 AAY safe to buy?

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