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PA03 EWX

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,031 mi
Last recorded118,031 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 EWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 118,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,322 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,381 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,992 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 113,577 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 21 Apr 2018 113,573 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 18 May 2017 112,630 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 110,421 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 102,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,723 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 96,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,360 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 92,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front discs worn

Front ride height sensor bracket broken

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

Tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,363 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 87,363 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,533 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 EWX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red 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 PA03 EWX, 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 PA03 EWX registered?

PA03 EWX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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