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T70 SMM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,844 mi
Last recorded66,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 SMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 66,844 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 66,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 66,834 miles

Rear both rear mid section to rear silencer clamps broken. meets mot requirements.

Fail 18 Jul 2025 66,833 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid is visibly dark. (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear mid section to rear silencer clamps broken. meets mot requirements.

Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,825 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 66,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,485 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,351 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,190 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,292 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 11,850 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 9 Oct 2009 55,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,617 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,133 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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T70 SMM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T70 SMM, 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 T70 SMM registered?

T70 SMM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is T70 SMM safe to buy?

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