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CT03 TDZ

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,027 mi
Last recorded71,027 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 TDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 70,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,275 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,762 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,029 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 32,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,110 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 24,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,110 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)

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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CT03 TDZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CT03 TDZ, 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 CT03 TDZ registered?

CT03 TDZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is CT03 TDZ safe to buy?

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