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S28 ACJ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,451 mi
Last recorded38,451 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 ACJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 38,283 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 38,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2025 38,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 37,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 36,118 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 35,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 31,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,618 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,424 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,667 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 10 Sep 2007 10,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,844 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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S28 ACJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S28 ACJ, 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 S28 ACJ registered?

S28 ACJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is S28 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 ACJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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