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ET03 SWF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

161,018 mi
Last recorded161,018 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 161,018 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 157,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 150,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 144,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 135,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 132,800 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 127,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 120,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 115,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 106,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,420 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 88,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,455 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,322 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 16,322 miles

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

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 SWF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

ET03 SWF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is ET03 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 SWF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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