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ON02 SMG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

167,730 mi
Last recorded167,730 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationON02 SMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 167,730 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 162,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 162,629 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 158,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,304 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper, outer rose/ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 145,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,019 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 121,413 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in inner sidewall but not depth enough to reach cords

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both front (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,416 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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 brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,864 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 113,797 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 108,788 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 108,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 97,031 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded and cracked

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 7 May 2010 83,101 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 83,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joints starting to corrode

screen chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2009 64,346 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 43,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 43,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,501 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 23,819 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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ON02 SMG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 ON02 SMG, 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 ON02 SMG registered?

ON02 SMG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is ON02 SMG safe to buy?

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