2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R11 KUN
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 99,498 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,498 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
R11 KUN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2018
- 99,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 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.
R11 KUN Mileage History
- 07/10/200642,323 mi
- 08/02/200743,070 mi+747 mi
- 30/01/200848,516 mi+5,446 mi
- 13/02/200848,560 mi+44 mi
- 16/02/200955,739 mi+7,179 mi
- 16/02/201063,348 mi+7,609 mi
- 17/03/201064,707 mi+1,359 mi
- 29/07/201167,317 mi+2,610 mi
- 02/08/201167,360 mi+43 mi
- 02/08/201276,414 mi+9,054 mi
- 02/08/201276,414 mi
- 10/08/201384,578 mi+8,164 mi
- 05/09/201488,288 mi+3,710 mi
- 10/11/201691,100 mi+2,812 mi
- 10/11/201691,100 mi
- 08/08/201899,498 mi+8,398 mi
Average of roughly 4,830 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R11 KUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (R11 KUN) between October 2006 and August 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “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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