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N900 JHC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,688 mi
Last recorded48,688 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 JHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 48,688 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,657 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,596 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front pad sensor wire broken.

Rear exhaust flanges corroded slightly.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,660 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 43,882 miles

rear exhaust brackets broken/cracked.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,429 miles

exhaust rear joint clamps corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,118 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

rear exhaust joint clamps badly corroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

rear exhaust joint clamps badly corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,408 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 39,408 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,449 miles

both rear exhaust clamps corroded/cracked.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,990 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 23,825 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 May 2007 15,256 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise replacement of offside front wheel.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 15 May 2007 15,256 miles

Advise replacement of offside front wheel.

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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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N900 JHC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N900 JHC, 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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N900 JHC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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