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P12 BAW

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,983 mi
Last recorded95,983 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 BAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 95,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 95,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 94,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 94,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 92,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 91,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 89,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near limit (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,917 miles

check tyre indicator on the dash check screen wash indicator lamp on the dash

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,633 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 54,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 15 Jul 2010 47,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,014 miles

n/s/r tyrewall cut.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,651 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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P12 BAW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P12 BAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P12 BAW registered?

P12 BAW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is P12 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 BAW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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