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AB 71

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB 71
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,034 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 87,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 86,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 85,066 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,898 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,433 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,700 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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AB 71 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AB 71, 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

How do I check the history of AB 71?

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What year was AB 71 registered?

AB 71 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AB 71 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB 71 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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