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SA03 DOZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,780 mi
Last recorded136,780 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DOZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 136,780 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 132,375 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,039 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,927 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,657 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 126,655 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 122,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 117,803 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,354 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,277 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,275 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,977 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,539 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,804 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 69,797 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,892 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,363 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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SA03 DOZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA03 DOZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA03 DOZ registered?

SA03 DOZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is SA03 DOZ safe to buy?

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