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M333 ABL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,479 mi
Last recorded111,479 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 ABL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 111,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 110,386 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))

Fail 13 May 2025 110,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 109,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 108,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 107,141 miles

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 104,655 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear disc surfaces deteriorated (3.5.1i)

exhaust noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2017 104,644 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.067 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.58 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.78 (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear disc surfaces deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 97,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,199 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 88,944 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,200 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 71,200 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 17 Feb 2011 70,620 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 19 Feb 2010 68,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,918 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 44,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 ABL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABL, 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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M333 ABL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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