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M3 EOM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,424 mi
Last recorded118,424 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,424 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 115,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 114,748 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 114,748 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,515 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

brake amber warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

side light switch faulty.(intermittent)

unable to check brake performance as tyres and brakes faulty

under trays fitted

washer level warning light on

Fail 22 Feb 2016 113,508 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

brake amber warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

side light switch faulty.(intermittent)

unable to check brake performance as tyres and brakes faulty

under trays fitted

washer level warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 111,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,940 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,340 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,465 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,455 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,517 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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M3 EOM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M3 EOM, 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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M3 EOM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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