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M333 PWS

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,002 mi
Last recorded66,002 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 PWS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 66,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,605 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 64,604 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,200 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,315 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,926 miles

all tyres inner edges worn slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,575 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2012 57,570 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,883 miles

both rear tyres bald on outer edge

slight play in near side front suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,822 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 39,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,013 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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M333 PWS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PWS, 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 M333 PWS registered?

M333 PWS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is M333 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 PWS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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