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RE03 ZCU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,081 mi
Last recorded67,081 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 67,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,058 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2021 66,837 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 66,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,828 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 64,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,636 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,051 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,522 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,333 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,322 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,448 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RE03 ZCU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RE03 ZCU, 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 RE03 ZCU registered?

RE03 ZCU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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