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ET03 UXR

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,160 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 68,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,663 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 65,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 63,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 60,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 58,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 58,808 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2016 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 54,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2015 54,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s & o/s front windows tinted

Fail 11 Jun 2008 40,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s & o/s front windows tinted

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2007 35,314 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,303 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 17,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s mirror body damaged but not considered insecure

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 UXR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 UXR, 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 UXR registered?

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

Is ET03 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 UXR shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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