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SP03 BNV

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 BNV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 96,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254019 continental both ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,971 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,455 miles

slight cut to near side front tyre

slight cut to near side rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,751 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,082 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2007 36,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,882 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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SP03 BNV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP03 BNV, 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 SP03 BNV registered?

SP03 BNV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SP03 BNV safe to buy?

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