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F12 EBB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,178 mi
Last recorded138,178 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 EBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 138,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 137,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 136,099 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight corrosion in various places underside of the vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2023 136,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight corrosion in various places underside of the vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2022 133,738 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 132,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 132,102 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 132,102 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 129,724 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 124,170 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 117,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,230 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 88,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,554 miles

drivers window dont go down

front tyres close to wear bars

mark on offside rear bodywork

offside front adapted headlamp device mounting bracket corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 73,610 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,045 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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F12 EBB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F12 EBB, 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 F12 EBB registered?

F12 EBB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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