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ET03 OUK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,445 mi
Last recorded134,445 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 134,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 131,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,669 miles

both rear tyres worn to 0mm on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2018 127,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn to 0mm on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 121,696 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 112,563 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 112,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective leveller broken (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,433 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 95,716 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 88,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s steering arm inner fixings

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,575 miles

Front tyres low on tread on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2010 74,575 miles

Front tyres low on tread on outer edge

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,086 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 51,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 41,938 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 41,938 miles

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

brakes tested bowmonk meter.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

rear exhaust section noisy,

undersize damage front windscreen.

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 OUK 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 73.7%.

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 ET03 OUK, 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 ET03 OUK registered?

ET03 OUK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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