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SJI 170

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 170
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 103,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 103,076 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,148 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,817 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Rear exhaust joint brackets corroded and cracked.

Slight movement in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,885 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,209 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,204 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,508 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 30 Jan 2012 62,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,306 miles

Advise screen wash has poor water output

Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,306 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise screen wash has poor water output

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,860 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,110 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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SJI 170 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJI 170, 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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SJI 170 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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