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P33 TOA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,297 mi
Last recorded136,297 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 TOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 136,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 133,626 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,378 miles

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

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))

surface corrosion to rear sub frame and all suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,865 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 118,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2018 108,106 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,620 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,878 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,377 miles

front and rear brake discs poor

off side tyre poor shape

Fail 6 Nov 2013 68,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

front and rear brake discs poor

off side tyre poor shape

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2011 50,271 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,373 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,381 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,431 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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P33 TOA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P33 TOA, 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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P33 TOA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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