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4504 JH

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,663 mi
Last recorded98,663 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4504 JH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 98,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,403 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2022 95,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,437 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 94,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,141 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front windows tinted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,169 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Windows Tinted

Fail 19 Dec 2008 59,169 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windows Tinted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 49,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,234 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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4504 JH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 4504 JH, 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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4504 JH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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