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R666 MTR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,056 mi
Last recorded102,056 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 MTR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 102,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,036 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 102,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,910 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 97,411 miles

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

oil leak from differential

washer fluid level low indicator illuminated

Fail 20 Jun 2015 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak from differential

washer fluid level low indicator illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 92,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,648 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,963 miles

o/s/f ride sensor lever broken

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 76,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,284 miles

sports susp./ride height sensor broken o/s/f

Fail 16 Jan 2009 68,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sports susp./ride height sensor broken o/s/f

Pass 19 Jan 2008 58,838 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,564 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)

Stored car.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,549 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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R666 MTR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R666 MTR, 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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R666 MTR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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