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RE03 ZNF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZNF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 135,211 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 131,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 120,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,800 miles

Central Front Brakes noisy on front STRONG ADVISE

Central Rear Brakes noisy on rear STRONG ADVISE

Fuel cap seal split STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning STRONG ADVISE (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall 265/30/ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall and worn on inner edge 265/30/ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,651 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,899 miles

both front tyres very badly perished/split

Fail 22 Apr 2017 105,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres very badly perished/split

Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,914 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff bearing/bush has excessive play-advise new

Steering system slightly tight pump noise (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 103,912 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps broken (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff bearing/bush has excessive play-advise new

Steering system slightly tight pump noise (2.2.D.1)

TPMS lamp on

Pass 18 Jul 2015 100,023 miles

Both Front Tyres splitting on inner edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure warning Lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both Front Tyres splitting on inner edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure warning Lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,945 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,246 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 Front 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 9 Jun 2011 88,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,352 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 24 May 2006 37,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,497 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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RE03 ZNF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RE03 ZNF, 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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RE03 ZNF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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