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EG03 XEY

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 118,500 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 118,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,876 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 116,840 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,096 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 101,871 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 101,870 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,820 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,134 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 67,269 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 67,269 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,261 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,788 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 19,788 miles

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

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

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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EG03 XEY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG03 XEY, 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 EG03 XEY registered?

EG03 XEY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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