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R11 OBD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,838 mi
Last recorded121,838 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 OBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 121,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 119,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,869 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 116,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 113,806 miles

All brake pipes have been painted

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 112,261 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 111,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 109,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,553 miles

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

offside rear coil spring top coil missing but still located sufficiently

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 101,894 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 98,970 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 80,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,735 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 58,735 miles

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

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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R11 OBD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 R11 OBD, 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 R11 OBD registered?

R11 OBD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is R11 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 OBD 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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