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M6 TMW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

154,182 mi
Last recorded154,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 TMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 154,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 154,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 151,966 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 151,966 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 150,130 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 150,130 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 146,122 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 146,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 145,248 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 145,243 miles

Brake performance not tested wouldn't select gear unable to road test due to limited slip diff. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 144,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 144,301 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 141,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 139,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,427 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 134,427 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,917 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 130,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,989 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 126,989 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 120,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 116,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 111,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

eml on

Fail 30 Apr 2012 111,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

eml on

Pass 6 May 2011 99,922 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 7 May 2010 83,960 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 83,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,494 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,973 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic undershields fitted, not allowing full inspection.

slight play in steering rack assemblies.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,445 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,655 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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M6 TMW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 M6 TMW, 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 M6 TMW registered?

M6 TMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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