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2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,227 mi
Last recorded33,227 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration161 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 33,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 31,990 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 30,904 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 28,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 26,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 24,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 23,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,789 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,678 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,924 miles

full undertray fitted and sill covers unable to fully inspect

n/s/f tyre fouling inner wing cover on full right lock

Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,121 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,308 miles

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,646 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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161 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 161 BMW, 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 161 BMW registered?

161 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is 161 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 161 BMW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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