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OS51 DRA

2003 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,879 mi
Last recorded109,879 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS51 DRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 102,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,140 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2020 99,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2019 97,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,002 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 78,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,438 miles

Engine light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers det. but clean screen

Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,438 miles

Engine light on

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers det. but clean screen

Pass 15 Sep 2012 72,750 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,746 miles

o/s/f inner shield inscure

Fail 2 Sep 2010 68,746 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner shield inscure

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,602 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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OS51 DRA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OS51 DRA, 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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OS51 DRA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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