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DG03 EMJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 EMJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 125,791 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,037 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 125,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,067 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake poor

Pass 8 Sep 2018 114,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 114,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,412 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

fuel tank filler cap sealing ring perishing and cracking

n/s wing mirror lose

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

some small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

fuel tank filler cap sealing ring perishing and cracking

n/s wing mirror lose

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

some small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flanges det

n/s front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

rear support bracket corroded

repair to headlamp levelling device

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill trims fitted

tpms light on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 81,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 58,891 miles

Both front tyres have damage to the outer side walls

Both rear flexy brake hoses have rub marks on them

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2008 58,891 miles

Both front tyres have damage to the outer side walls

Both rear flexy brake hoses have rub marks on them

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,115 miles

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

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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DG03 EMJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG03 EMJ, 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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DG03 EMJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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