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P15 ORR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

62,596 mi
Last recorded62,596 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 ORR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,596 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 62,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,876 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 60,049 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 60,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,858 miles

Reduced reserve travel on parking brake.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,376 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,821 miles

all tyres wearing out from outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,062 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,415 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low from outer edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,688 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 33,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,060 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 32,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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P15 ORR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 P15 ORR, 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 P15 ORR registered?

P15 ORR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is P15 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 ORR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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