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RN03 BYJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,302 mi
Last recorded146,302 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 BYJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 146,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,184 miles

rear sub frame and rear bulk head corroded in places

Pass 23 Nov 2022 137,575 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 137,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,177 miles

Rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 133,171 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,899 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe lightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,758 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 129,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,661 miles

light corrosion to main front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,542 miles

Rear tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,893 miles

exhaust mid to rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2014 118,893 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust mid to rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,700 miles

mid to rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2013 113,700 miles

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

mid to rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,902 miles

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,902 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box flange clamp broken

Fail 7 Dec 2012 102,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box flange clamp broken

Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,379 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 80,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise, o/s/rear exhaust box rubber mount split but still supporting exhaust.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise, o/s/rear exhaust box rubber mount split but still supporting exhaust.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,360 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,326 miles

O/S FRONT DISC WORPED

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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RN03 BYJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN03 BYJ, 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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RN03 BYJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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