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Y3 PJC

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,536 mi
Last recorded80,536 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 PJC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 80,536 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 80,206 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,017 miles

TPMS light on RED

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,526 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust clamp corred

bonnet safty catch seized

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,992 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 50,986 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,090 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 50,058 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,004 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,134 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 46,132 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,834 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear no plate blistered

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 39,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,459 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,154 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,247 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 22,216 miles

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

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

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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Y3 PJC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y3 PJC, 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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Y3 PJC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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