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211 UBS

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration211 UBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 112,809 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 108,848 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 108,055 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,590 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,674 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 97,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,517 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,732 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 94,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage broken , on suspension arm (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,516 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,333 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 82,073 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,229 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,970 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 48,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,976 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 19,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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211 UBS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 211 UBS, 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 211 UBS registered?

211 UBS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is 211 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 211 UBS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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