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B6 EBO

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,003 mi
Last recorded65,003 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 EBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,322 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2013 46,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,086 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 41,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,768 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,755 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,781 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,433 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 23,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 18,683 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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B6 EBO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 EBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B6 EBO registered?

B6 EBO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is B6 EBO safe to buy?

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