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M8 PJH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 PJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 84,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 84,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 84,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 84,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 84,254 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 84,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,704 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,473 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 66,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2011 53,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 53,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,320 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,817 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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M8 PJH 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 87%.

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 M8 PJH, 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 M8 PJH registered?

M8 PJH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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