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SJ03 OSS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,569 mi
Last recorded113,569 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 OSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,569 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 111,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 110,256 miles

Undertray & side skirts fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,862 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 107,862 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 107,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,380 miles

Front slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2017 106,380 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil seepage

Pass 31 Jan 2015 104,278 miles

exhaust middle to rear clamps very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2014 103,314 miles

Both rear tyre tread depth close to tread markers

Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,957 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 23 Apr 2012 98,145 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 98,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offsode front tyre has small cut bit not expossing cord

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,090 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,502 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,900 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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SJ03 OSS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SJ03 OSS, 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 SJ03 OSS registered?

SJ03 OSS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is SJ03 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 OSS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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