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ROD 75R

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 75R
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,866 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high nsf/osf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,501 miles

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

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

Rear suspension support bar holed

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,395 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

diff noisy when rotated

parking brake has little reserved travel

rear diff support bars rusty

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,238 miles

various rear chassis components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,718 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,491 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,113 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,782 miles

Rear silencer clamps are heavily corroded/broke but the silencer is still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,418 miles

Rear silencer brackets heavily corroded & broken BUT still adequatly supporting the exhaust

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,402 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Rear silencer brackets heavily corroded & broken BUT still adequatly supporting the exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,326 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 65,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 58,227 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 58,227 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 56,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,715 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low washer fluid level light on

nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

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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ROD 75R is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ROD 75R, 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 ROD 75R registered?

ROD 75R is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is ROD 75R safe to buy?

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