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PJ03 ELU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 ELU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 112,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 111,747 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2023 111,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 111,482 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,569 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 105,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,761 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,566 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,168 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,025 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,629 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,779 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 3 Feb 2012 73,662 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 73,662 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,513 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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,987 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 30,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 22,189 miles

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

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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PJ03 ELU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PJ03 ELU, 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 PJ03 ELU registered?

PJ03 ELU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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