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2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

110,241 mi
Last recorded110,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 VH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 110,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 110,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,120 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 106,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 103,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,155 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 93,628 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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 15 Feb 2016 85,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,557 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,557 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,022 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit 1.6mm in places

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2013 76,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,128 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 63,294 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 63,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 56,795 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2009 50,244 miles

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

both rear shock absorber upper bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,756 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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222 VH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 222 VH, 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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222 VH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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