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S10 OSO

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,320 mi
Last recorded83,320 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 OSO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 83,320 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 83,211 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 83,301 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 83,289 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 82,774 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,280 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 79,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,440 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,048 miles

all 4 tyres close to wear bars

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,753 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,568 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 59,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,314 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear diff seal leaking slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,676 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,488 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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S10 OSO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S10 OSO, 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

How do I check the history of S10 OSO?

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What year was S10 OSO registered?

S10 OSO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is S10 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S10 OSO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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