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A2 JNV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,469 mi
Last recorded119,469 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JNV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 119,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 117,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 113,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 108,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 98,172 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,995 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,689 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,362 miles

both rear exhaust clamps poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,663 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,476 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 5 Sep 2007 47,515 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,738 miles

rear reg plate seperating

small chip in windscreen

wipers smeary

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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A2 JNV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A2 JNV, 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 A2 JNV registered?

A2 JNV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A2 JNV safe to buy?

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