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EF03 ZVR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,969 mi
Last recorded85,969 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 ZVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 85,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 83,500 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 5 May 2021 83,099 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2019 81,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,822 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,755 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,083 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,914 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight front brake judder

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,427 miles

front brakes worn and warning lamp on

Fail 20 Sep 2014 66,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes worn and warning lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,781 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,287 miles

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,974 miles

Engine light on

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,282 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 43,865 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 37,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,962 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EF03 ZVR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EF03 ZVR, 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 EF03 ZVR registered?

EF03 ZVR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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