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E5 ATM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,589 mi
Last recorded137,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 ATM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,245cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 137,589 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

brakepads warning light on

side skirts fitted

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2023 137,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator slightly misted

Fail 2 Oct 2023 137,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2019 125,684 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 115,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 111,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,541 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,844 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,818 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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E5 ATM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E5 ATM, 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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E5 ATM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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