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SK03 CNF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,246 mi
Last recorded121,246 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 CNF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 121,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 113,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,827 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,778 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,083 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 102,119 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 on limit 1.6 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,593 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 76,662 miles

headlight auto adjuster at front broken

Fail 29 Oct 2010 76,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

headlight auto adjuster at front broken

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,480 miles

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,692 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 13 Nov 2007 47,571 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 34,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,583 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 20 Feb 2006 30,953 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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SK03 CNF 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 91.3%.

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 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 SK03 CNF, 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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SK03 CNF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SK03 CNF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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