2003 BMW M33.2L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
BMW M3 (2003, Petrol, 3246cc) — mileage recorded at 38,856. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (MKZ 100) from 2003 show a total of 3 MOT tests between August 2022 and June 2025.
With 2 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 67%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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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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