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RO03 BOF

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 BOF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 92,958 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 92,957 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,822 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,851 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,851 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 255/35ZR 19 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 255/35ZR 19 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,762 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,501 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,501 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO03 BOF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RO03 BOF, 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 RO03 BOF registered?

RO03 BOF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RO03 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 BOF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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