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R19 ETY

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 ETY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower knuckle rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,613 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener moved on interior rear view mirror ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake backing plate loose, but not likely to become detached

Fail 4 Jun 2019 61,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake backing plate loose, but not likely to become detached

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,847 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2015 57,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 47,995 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 46,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,537 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,104 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,723 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,723 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R19 ETY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R19 ETY, 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 R19 ETY registered?

R19 ETY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is R19 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 ETY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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