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SB03 BHN

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,546 mi
Last recorded111,546 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 BHN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,546 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Fail 23 Jul 2025 111,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2024 106,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake pipes coated with grease

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,191 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,553 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning lamp on

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front moderate corrosion to brake pipe.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,079 miles

engine & underside covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,821 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 55,600 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR DISC CORRODING

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 55,595 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE REAR DISC CORRODING

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre cracked in treads

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 48,080 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre cracked in treads

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,010 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,650 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,403 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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SB03 BHN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SB03 BHN, 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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SB03 BHN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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