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BW03 EOY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,407 mi
Last recorded80,407 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 77,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 19 May 2025 77,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 71,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,483 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 57,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,956 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,653 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 49,521 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 42,183 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 33,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,097 miles

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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BW03 EOY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BW03 EOY, 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 BW03 EOY registered?

BW03 EOY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is BW03 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 EOY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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