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48 TG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,188 mi
Last recorded76,188 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 TG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,176 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,114 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,055 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,510 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,016 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 69,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,340 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 34,340 miles

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

n/s front tyre inner edge and o/s front outer edge worn.

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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48 TG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 48 TG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 48 TG registered?

48 TG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is 48 TG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 TG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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