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RY03 OBL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,842 mi
Last recorded168,842 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 168,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 164,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 164,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 158,507 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 154,679 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 148,684 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 144,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 140,289 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 140,285 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 128,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 124,191 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 124,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,780 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,770 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak from Diff

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,264 miles

oil leak from Diff

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,671 miles

a.rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,954 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,270 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,170 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,307 miles

a.front brakes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,774 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 39,774 miles

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

a.both rear tyres slightly worn

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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RY03 OBL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 RY03 OBL, 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 RY03 OBL registered?

RY03 OBL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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