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R24 BUT

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,262 mi
Last recorded84,262 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 BUT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 83,343 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,275 miles

Rear differential slight oil leak.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,691 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 81,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 95y michelin fitted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,772 miles

Advise oil leak from rear diff front seal

Advise rear exhaust clamp corroded broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp broken\corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 76,439 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken\corroded

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,041 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 75,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,722 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,721 miles

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

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,818 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 15 Mar 2012 51,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,024 miles

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge (225/40/19)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,595 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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R24 BUT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey 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 R24 BUT, 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 R24 BUT registered?

R24 BUT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is R24 BUT safe to buy?

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