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E11 SKY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,901 mi
Last recorded66,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 SKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 66,901 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 64,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,456 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,529 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,299 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 59,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,741 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust clamps split

Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,751 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 51,721 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 49,411 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 2 Nov 2012 49,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,423 miles

number plate light cover missing n/s

Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

number plate light cover missing n/s

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,816 miles

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

aux belt cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

rear pads startins to get low

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,620 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,458 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,166 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 6,657 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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E11 SKY 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 E11 SKY, 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 E11 SKY registered?

E11 SKY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is E11 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 SKY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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