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CU03 OWA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,109 mi
Last recorded120,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,109 miles

too low for brake rollers.

Pass 8 Aug 2025 120,097 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 119,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 117,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,282 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly damaged

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 106,280 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard lights not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly damaged

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 92,993 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 92,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,177 miles

play in suspension

Pass 13 May 2015 83,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 76,413 miles

ns and osf tyre edges worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 27 Apr 2013 76,397 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

ns and osf tyre edges worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2012 73,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,658 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)

offside rear tyre slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,937 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 62,937 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,935 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine,Body covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,761 miles

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

O/s Front Tyre Damaged

O/s and N/s Rear Tyres damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,761 miles

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

O/s Front Tyre Damaged

O/s and N/s Rear Tyres damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,400 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 35,400 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,953 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 7,256 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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CU03 OWA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 CU03 OWA, 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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CU03 OWA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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