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DU03 EFB

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 EFB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 83,802 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 81,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 81,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 79,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,847 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 74,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 68,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 65,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,520 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,712 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 33,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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DU03 EFB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 DU03 EFB, 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 DU03 EFB registered?

DU03 EFB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DU03 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 EFB shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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