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P13 UAL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 UAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 124,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 123,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,476 miles

Offside Front alloy damaged on inside

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

Rear shockers corrosion

carbon effect number plate lettering

lower covers fitted

rear axle corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front alloy damaged on inside

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

Rear shockers corrosion

carbon effect number plate lettering

lower covers fitted

rear axle corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,576 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 125,570 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,892 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main, rear section [advise replacement] (1.1.11 (c))

o/s headlight washer inoperative

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,369 miles

Front tyres age cracking

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre fouling under arch plastic

Rear tyres age cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,703 miles

Front to rear brake piping pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2015 109,700 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 106,228 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 103,506 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 77,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,001 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 70,001 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 56,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,213 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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P13 UAL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey 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 P13 UAL, 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 P13 UAL registered?

P13 UAL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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