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RO03 SXN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,666 mi
Last recorded94,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 SXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 94,666 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 94,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 94,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,751 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 90,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,360 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,065 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,065 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 69,852 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,452 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 52,562 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,615 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,340 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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RO03 SXN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RO03 SXN, 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 RO03 SXN registered?

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

Is RO03 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 SXN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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