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BG03 EJA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,172 mi
Last recorded40,172 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EJA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 40,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,639 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 37,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,212 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2021 37,104 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,085 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 37,085 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,507 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 36,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,744 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f mcpherson strut dust cover perished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,935 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,448 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 21,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 21,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 13,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,535 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 9,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BG03 EJA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG03 EJA, 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.

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What year was BG03 EJA registered?

BG03 EJA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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