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M333 TLW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

126,467 mi
Last recorded126,467 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 TLW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 126,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 122,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 119,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,834 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,493 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 110,147 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2020 104,657 miles

Nearside Handbrake has slightly low effort

Pass 23 Feb 2019 104,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe over fuel tank corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,243 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,484 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All rubber tyre valves perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,488 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,569 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,848 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 TLW 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 91.3%.

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 TLW, 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 TLW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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