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ET03 PPU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 119,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,164 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,370 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 19 Sep 2018 102,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,685 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

slight leak from rear differential

Pass 2 Nov 2013 83,979 miles

rear exhaust clamps broken

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play both front steering rack knuckles

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,507 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,895 miles

slight play from both front steering rack arms

small chips all over front windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2010 66,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 61,348 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,852 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,751 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 38,751 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 PPU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

ET03 PPU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is ET03 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 PPU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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