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S222 AFY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,270 mi
Last recorded56,270 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 AFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 56,270 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 56,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,233 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,812 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 53,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,087 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 32,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,537 miles

Wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 5 May 2009 29,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,637 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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S222 AFY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver 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 S222 AFY, 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 S222 AFY registered?

S222 AFY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is S222 AFY safe to buy?

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