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R25 MJS

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 MJS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 103,987 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 103,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 103,172 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected fitting spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front backing plate loose likely to become detached

Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,064 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 100,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,454 miles

Central Rear Differential noisy

Front Inner Tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Low effort on hand brake performance

Fail 25 Aug 2021 97,454 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Differential noisy

Front Inner Tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Low effort on hand brake performance

Pass 8 Aug 2020 96,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,279 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,644 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,098 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 69,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,518 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,614 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,869 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,413 miles

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

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

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

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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R25 MJS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R25 MJS, 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 R25 MJS registered?

R25 MJS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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