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BN03 TPZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,609 mi
Last recorded113,609 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 TPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 113,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,775 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 110,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 109,794 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,202 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 108,326 miles

Nearside Front and o/s front tyres worn inside edges advice to replace a/s/a/p

rear tyres tread low

Fail 31 Oct 2015 108,326 miles

Nearside Front and o/s front tyres worn inside edges advice to replace a/s/a/p

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (1.8)

rear tyres tread low

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,995 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,055 miles

rear exhaust clamps badley corroded

tpms light on

Fail 22 Mar 2013 100,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc's distorted

rear exhaust clamps badley corroded

tpms light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door handle poor operation

o/s headlamp levelling linkage broken

Pass 19 Mar 2011 86,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,067 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 50,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,465 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,013 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,837 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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BN03 TPZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BN03 TPZ, 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 BN03 TPZ registered?

BN03 TPZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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