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PD03 BMW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD03 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 70,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 69,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,682 miles

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)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,229 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edge

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 7 May 2014 64,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 62,474 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 16 May 2012 60,435 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 58,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,245 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,482 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 49,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,695 miles

both rear tyres have nail in centre of tread

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,683 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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PD03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PD03 BMW, 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 PD03 BMW registered?

PD03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is PD03 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PD03 BMW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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