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EK03 UYV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,381 mi
Last recorded118,381 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UYV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 118,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,463 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,372 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,643 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 85,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 80,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 73,433 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 63,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,163 miles

nearside rear tyre x3 nicks in wheel rim protector rubber

Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear tyre x3 nicks in wheel rim protector rubber

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,463 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,215 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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EK03 UYV 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 76.9%.

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 EK03 UYV, 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 EK03 UYV registered?

EK03 UYV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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