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LL03 EWK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 EWK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 146,868 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 146,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/30ZR19 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 143,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 139,025 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 134,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 129,410 miles

both upper rear shock washers are loose

Pass 17 Aug 2019 124,815 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 124,811 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working PUMP N/W (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT IN THE INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,433 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,677 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,191 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,857 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,119 miles

####STRONG ADVISE#### brake fluid level low/close to minimum

###STRONG ADVISE##### both front discs slightly worn

dashboard warnning lights on

Fail 17 Sep 2010 78,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

####STRONG ADVISE#### brake fluid level low/close to minimum

###STRONG ADVISE##### both front discs slightly worn

dashboard warnning lights on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,266 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 40,266 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front/off side front d/bloks in place

Fail 7 Sep 2007 39,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,116 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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LL03 EWK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LL03 EWK, 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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LL03 EWK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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