2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · K70 OBE
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 96,288 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
K70 OBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 96,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K70 OBE Mileage History
- 02/04/202294,981 mi
- 06/04/202395,698 mi+717 mi
- 07/06/202495,839 mi+141 mi
- 11/06/202596,288 mi+449 mi
Average of roughly 409 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
K70 OBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (K70 OBE) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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