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SD03 SPD

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,230 mi
Last recorded119,230 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 SPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,230 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 119,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 112,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 84,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 75,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,355 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 71,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,160 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,725 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 32,725 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Near side front tyre damaged side wall.(rubber on side wall).

Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,038 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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SD03 SPD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SD03 SPD, 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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SD03 SPD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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