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EA03 ZDW

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,673 mi
Last recorded132,673 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZDW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 132,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 129,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,419 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2019 120,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. smaller to the nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,682 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 113,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive too high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive too high (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both damaged (8.2.2)

Coil spring not correctly located Both front (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both blue and white (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken Both side rear (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on and engine miss fire

washer warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,557 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box bolt missing (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/R19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 100,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,834 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,508 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 85,508 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,269 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edges.

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 81,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edges.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,911 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread low on edges.

Offside steering rack has slight play.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,972 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,972 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre tread low on edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,429 miles

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

rear reg plate poor

Pass 12 Jul 2008 51,419 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,342 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 35,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres heavily worn on edges

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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EA03 ZDW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA03 ZDW, 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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EA03 ZDW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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