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PW02 SON

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,377 mi
Last recorded51,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW02 SON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 51,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 51,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after fleaxi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 51,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 49,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 49,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 46,622 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 46,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements position light permanently on (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing iner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 44,974 miles

both front tyres are starting to split

Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,694 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,932 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,176 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 41,176 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,893 miles

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

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 16 Dec 2011 39,367 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,063 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 36,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,662 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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PW02 SON is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PW02 SON, 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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PW02 SON is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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