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S33 LOV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

24,640 mi
Last recorded24,640 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 LOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 24,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 23,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 22,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 21,790 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,750 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 21,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 21,743 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,577 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 21,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,699 miles

near side front jacking block missing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,202 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,261 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,017 miles

N/S front anti roll bar link rod bent

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,917 miles

full engine tray fitted.

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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S33 LOV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S33 LOV, 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 S33 LOV?

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What year was S33 LOV registered?

S33 LOV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is S33 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 LOV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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