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E25 STU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,202 mi
Last recorded139,202 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 STU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 139,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,291 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 120,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 120,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 119,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,203 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,506 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 106,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,740 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 86,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,590 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 76,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,945 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,250 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,719 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 70,719 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,882 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 60,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,342 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 550,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N\S\F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

N\S\R TYRE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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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E25 STU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver 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 E25 STU, 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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What year was E25 STU registered?

E25 STU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is E25 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E25 STU 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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