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R5 BBN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,440 mi
Last recorded79,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 BBN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,290 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,556 miles

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,267 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and deep cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,795 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,062 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,247 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,232 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,264 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R5 BBN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R5 BBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 BBN registered?

R5 BBN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is R5 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 BBN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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