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V15 JSW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,905 mi
Last recorded109,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 JSW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 109,905 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 108,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,917 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,134 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 99,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 86,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,697 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,754 miles

front discs worn

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 3 Jun 2015 67,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs worn

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,356 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers split and slightly smeary

Fail 10 Nov 2012 55,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers split and slightly smeary

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,257 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,158 miles

all brake pads getting low

right hand wiper blade smears slightly

small cut in left hand front tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 May 2009 36,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,676 miles

Front tyres edging off(inner edge)

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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V15 JSW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V15 JSW, 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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V15 JSW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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