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PA03 EBN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,627 mi
Last recorded96,627 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 EBN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,627 miles

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

noise heard from centre tunnel when driven into workshop

unable to see and check bottom coils of rear springs

unable to see and check prop shaft due to covers being fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,642 miles

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

unable to see and check rear springs and prop shaft due to covers being fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,050 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 78,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,736 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 13 Feb 2015 71,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,673 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,673 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,177 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,350 miles

both front tyres tread low recommend replacement

Fail 2 Jul 2009 36,350 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread low recommend replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,723 miles

rear tyres tread low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,097 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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PA03 EBN 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 87.5%.

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 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 PA03 EBN, 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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PA03 EBN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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