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M444 THJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,827 mi
Last recorded96,827 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 THJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 96,827 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,353 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle unable to inspect properly

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 89,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2020 88,673 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault various lamps illuminated indicating a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear clamps corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,189 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2019 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,168 miles

Both front tyres are getting low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

N/s/f tyre valve is perished

O/s/f tyre valve is perished

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2018 84,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres are getting low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

N/s/f tyre valve is perished

O/s/f tyre valve is perished

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Clamps Deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,326 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Clamps Deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,204 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 27,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,670 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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M444 THJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M444 THJ, 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 M444 THJ registered?

M444 THJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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