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ET03 ONH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,842 mi
Last recorded65,842 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 ONH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,766 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 63,562 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,560 miles

TPMS light on dashboard

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,143 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,866 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,071 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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ET03 ONH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET03 ONH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 ONH registered?

ET03 ONH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is ET03 ONH safe to buy?

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