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E3 OPB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OPB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,696 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 65,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,070 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,070 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,988 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,731 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,457 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 50,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 50,916 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2013 45,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,762 miles

offside front door is not unlocking with central locking

Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,762 miles

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

offside front door is not unlocking with central locking

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,283 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,194 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,195 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3-4mm ok at present

child seat fitted n/s/r check belt as best possible ok

under shield fitted to vehicle unable to see under side of engine bay

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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E3 OPB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E3 OPB, 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

How do I check the history of E3 OPB?

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What year was E3 OPB registered?

E3 OPB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is E3 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OPB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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