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EU03 ENC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,287 mi
Last recorded57,287 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ENC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,462 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 47,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,122 miles

both rear tyres are on legal limit

brake fluid above minimum

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,122 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres are on legal limit

brake fluid above minimum

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,636 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

both side indicator repeators showing white

cut in nearside front tyre wall

engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection

sill trims fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,527 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection off sills.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,780 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,780 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,329 miles

poss oil leak

slight side wall damage to n/s rear tyre plus wearing inside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 36,329 miles

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

poss oil leak

slight side wall damage to n/s rear tyre plus wearing inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,176 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyres side wall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,809 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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EU03 ENC 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 81.8%.

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 EU03 ENC, 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 EU03 ENC registered?

EU03 ENC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is EU03 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ENC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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