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S24 TMP

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 TMP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 70,250 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 68,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,703 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 66,278 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,228 miles

exhaust rust cilp

Fail 27 Jan 2022 65,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rust cilp

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,067 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 64,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,679 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 55,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,963 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S FRONT TYRE-TREAD HAS A CUT,,N/S FRONT PAD WORN LOW & REAR TYRES HAVE FEATHERED BADLY,,CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & ALSO TORN....Thanx....

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,706 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE-TREAD HAS A CUT,,N/S FRONT PAD WORN LOW & REAR TYRES HAVE FEATHERED BADLY,,CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & ALSO TORN....Thanx....

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,298 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer surfaces

damage to outer wall nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2008 45,272 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer surfaces

damage to outer wall nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,739 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,389 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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S24 TMP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 S24 TMP, 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

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What year was S24 TMP registered?

S24 TMP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is S24 TMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 TMP 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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