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SV03 UJJ

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,671 mi
Last recorded144,671 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 UJJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 144,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 143,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 142,302 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 140,410 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 140,286 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 140,268 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever arm split (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced within 30cm of axle mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected inop (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 140,260 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 137,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 133,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 126,830 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 126,830 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 28 Jul 2014 117,787 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 117,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,289 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,926 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake pad sensor insecure, not fouling any part of the vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2011 96,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake pad sensor insecure, not fouling any part of the vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2010 87,416 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,416 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 11 Jun 2009 79,598 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,720 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,486 miles

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 6 Jul 2006 51,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2006 48,170 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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SV03 UJJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV03 UJJ, 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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SV03 UJJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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