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£14,000 - £18,000

2003 BMW M3

United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025 • Lot 820

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This September 2003 model features a manual gearbox and several upgrades for fast road and track use, including Recaro seats, a roll cage, and coilover suspension. With 115,000 miles and MOT till June next year, it comes with a history file, making it a potentially appealing option for enthusiasts.

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Condition 

6

Upgraded but used for track.

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Manual

Transmission:

WBSBL92010JR07697

Chassis No:

Odometer:

115,000 miles

KJ53RRO

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Registration: KJ53RROVIN: WBSBL92010JR07697Mileage Showing: 115,000Transmission: ManualMOT: 11/06/2026Number of Keys: 1V5 on Site: Yes

Upgraded for fast road/track use
Manual gearbox
Good sized history file

First registered September 2003 this sought after manual model has been upgraded by the current owner for fast road and occasional track use, upgrades include square set up alloy wheels, Recaro seats with Luke harnesses, Safety devices roll cage, coilover suspension, quick shifter and carbon fibre front cannards.


Showing 115,000 miles and MOT till June next year.

Sold with a good sized history file of records of recent servicing and maintenance.


Please see our walk around video

Points of note

£3,261

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£22,316

Median Price (Since 2020)

£93,366

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Jun 11 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

115,622 miles

Registration Date

2003-09-01

MOT History

Passed

On Jun 12 2025 with 115,622 miles

There were 9 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear seats removed

Failed

On Jun 12 2025 with 115,622 miles

There were 13 defects noted.

Major:
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear seats removed

Passed

On Jun 13 2022 with 115,421 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Seat removed
- Protective undertrays fitted

Passed

On Jun 04 2021 with 115,322 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear, both (1.1.11 (c))
- All passenger seats removed
- Protective undertrays fitted

Passed

On Jun 03 2020 with 114,640 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Seats removed
- Protective undertrays fitted.

Passed

On Apr 05 2019 with 112,483 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Seats removed
- Undertrays fitted.

Passed

On Jan 27 2018 with 104,015 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- slight power steering fluid leak from pipe

Passed

On Jan 28 2017 with 99,333 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passed

On Jan 16 2016 with 93,643 miles


Failed

On Jan 16 2016 with 93,643 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passed

On Jan 24 2015 with 86,038 miles


Passed

On Jan 18 2014 with 79,216 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)


User Entered:
- Rear exhaust flanges cracked and corroded

Passed

On Jan 12 2013 with 68,782 miles


Passed

On Jan 25 2012 with 60,699 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

User Entered:
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- chips in the windscreen
- off side rear tyre is badly worn on the inner & outer edges
- near side rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Passed

On Jan 17 2011 with 53,810 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passed

On Jan 27 2010 with 46,988 miles


Passed

On Dec 23 2008 with 41,520 miles


Passed

On Dec 18 2007 with 35,219 miles


Passed

On Dec 06 2006 with 30,363 miles


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