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AD03 UGX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,526 mi
Last recorded90,526 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,526 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,390 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,083 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail

ubcc

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has a nail

ubcc

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,003 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,067 miles

rear exhaust silencer joint bracket corroded and snapped but still secure to the center pipe at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2014 77,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

headlamp leveling sensor brocken to the offside front suspention arm

nearside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit with a nail to the outer tred

offside front tyre badly worn very close to legal limit to the inner tred

offside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit with a punture.Tyre pressure very low

rear exhaust silencer joint bracket corroded and snapped but still secure to the center pipe at time of test

tyre pressure warning light displayed on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,366 miles

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s/r

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,997 miles

engine has a oil leak

tyre pressure warning light

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wear on front & rear brake discs

Pass 26 May 2010 57,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,008 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 34,452 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,452 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 26,957 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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AD03 UGX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD03 UGX, 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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What year was AD03 UGX registered?

AD03 UGX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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