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SD03 TZJ

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 86,265 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 86,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre rubs on inner wheel trim when jacked up

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,780 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 84,185 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear diff has oil misty

rust on rear axle

steering rack has oil misty

Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,873 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 79,873 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,932 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,701 miles

front n/plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 21,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 20,047 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2012 20,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,976 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,397 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 TZJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD03 TZJ, 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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What year was SD03 TZJ registered?

SD03 TZJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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