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862 AMR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,180 mi
Last recorded81,180 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration862 AMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,180 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,285 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 80,274 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,286 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,630 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 68,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers are deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,297 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,202 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 67,202 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,726 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,693 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 61,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,998 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,840 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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862 AMR 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 862 AMR, 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 862 AMR registered?

862 AMR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is 862 AMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 862 AMR 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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