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S23 TYD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,616 mi
Last recorded118,616 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 TYD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 118,616 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 118,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 118,583 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has had heat applied

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre, rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end has had heat applied

Fail 6 Oct 2022 118,583 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has had heat applied

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre, rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end has had heat applied

Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,433 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 112,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 112,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep to reach cords

Rear Diff leaking oil

Rear N/S+O/S tyres worn inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 110,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep to reach cords

Rear Diff leaking oil

Rear N/S+O/S tyres worn inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,209 miles

oil leak from engine

strongly advise both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

strongly nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 108,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

strongly advise both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,398 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 75,789 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 75,781 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres void of tread to inner + outer edges

o/s/rear tyre void of tread to outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,565 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,359 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,366 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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S23 TYD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S23 TYD, 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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S23 TYD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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