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SC03 EJG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,916 mi
Last recorded171,916 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 EJG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 171,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 170,911 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 170,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 166,792 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 162,463 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 160,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 157,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 154,944 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 154,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 151,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 151,097 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 142,779 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 142,779 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 132,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 117,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,159 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,960 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 99,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,251 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,828 miles

Clamp on joint to rear silencer cracked but not blowing.

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

Rear silencer mount on o/s split but still supporting system.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,440 miles

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

front brakes droning under heavy braking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 42,719 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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SC03 EJG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 SC03 EJG, 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 SC03 EJG registered?

SC03 EJG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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