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PS03 BAD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,679 mi
Last recorded105,679 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS03 BAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 105,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 105,651 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 105,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 105,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 105,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,529 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 103,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,685 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer sidewall 255/35/18

engine cover & under tray fitted

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer sidewall 255/35/18

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,907 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. little effort. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

engine and under cover fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,916 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 85,734 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,950 miles

Both front tyres have rubbing marks on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp deteriorated

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

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,945 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

All brake discs in poor condition

Both front tyres have rubbing marks on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp deteriorated

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

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 69,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,020 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,020 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,955 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,091 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 42,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 38,688 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 38,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,556 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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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PS03 BAD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PS03 BAD, 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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PS03 BAD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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