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R24 MBO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,830 mi
Last recorded115,830 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 115,830 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody has surface rust

Pass 23 May 2023 106,509 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 106,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 101,821 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 101,821 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,727 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,789 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2014 66,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre going bald on inner edges

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,168 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre going bald on inner edges

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,778 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 54,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,789 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 48,789 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake requires adjusting

near side rear tyre 3mm

off side rear tyre 3mm

power steering pump noisy

weld broke on tiny electronic link off side

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,799 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,797 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 May 2008 27,902 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,552 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 23,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R24 MBO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R24 MBO, 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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R24 MBO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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