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R555 ATY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,787 mi
Last recorded112,787 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 ATY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 112,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 111,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 109,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 104,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 101,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 99,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 97,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 94,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 91,199 miles

corrosion forming in rear brake pipes

leak from rear diff

side glass tinted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 70,739 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 65,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,491 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,059 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 29,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,799 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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R555 ATY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey 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 R555 ATY, 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 R555 ATY registered?

R555 ATY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is R555 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 ATY 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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