2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · 10 CJ
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 112,398 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
10 CJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2018
- 112,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
10 CJ Mileage History
- 10/03/200627,222 mi
- 07/03/200736,573 mi+9,351 mi
- 27/02/200844,618 mi+8,045 mi
- 27/02/200844,618 mi
- 09/03/200954,349 mi+9,731 mi
- 12/03/200954,365 mi+16 mi
- 24/02/201061,049 mi+6,684 mi
- 02/03/201167,941 mi+6,892 mi
- 19/03/201275,808 mi+7,867 mi
- 21/02/201383,510 mi+7,702 mi
- 03/03/201492,781 mi+9,271 mi
- 26/02/201599,531 mi+6,750 mi
- 18/02/2016104,180 mi+4,649 mi
- 23/02/2017112,346 mi+8,166 mi
- 22/03/2018112,398 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 7,079 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
10 CJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (10 CJ) between March 2006 and March 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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