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EUI 980

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,493 mi
Last recorded92,493 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUI 980
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,493 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,995 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,520 miles

Front suspension self leveling arm broken.

Rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear section exhaust clamp corroded and broken.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 69,519 miles

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

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

Front suspension self leveling arm broken.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear section exhaust clamp corroded and broken.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,810 miles

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,097 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 59,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 56,760 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,165 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,452 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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EUI 980 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EUI 980, 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

How do I check the history of EUI 980?

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What year was EUI 980 registered?

EUI 980 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EUI 980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUI 980 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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