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PY03 EDX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,024 mi
Last recorded137,024 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 EDX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 137,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2026 137,024 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 136,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,474 miles

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 131,885 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,965 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 128,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 122,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 119,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,021 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 116,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,466 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,446 miles

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

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

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 4 Apr 2013 93,919 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,654 miles

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER SPLIT

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 65,695 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,013 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 45,017 miles

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

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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PY03 EDX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PY03 EDX, 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 PY03 EDX registered?

PY03 EDX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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