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ET03 SFV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

172,308 mi
Last recorded172,308 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 172,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 167,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 165,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 163,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 157,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 156,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 154,824 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 154,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 152,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 149,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 143,122 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 132,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 108,945 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavy on inner edges

Chip to windscreen

Nearside front brake hose close to foulinh anti roll bar link when on full lock

Offside rear tyre outer side wall poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Possible crack to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,140 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

slight fluctuation on first fast idle, emissions test C.O. Carbon Monoxide, and Lambda readings too high.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Aug 2009 65,731 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 65,704 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

petrol cap rubber deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,940 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,180 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 SFV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

ET03 SFV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is ET03 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 SFV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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