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SK03 CPN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,167 mi
Last recorded94,167 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 CPN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lens insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 94,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lens insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,214 miles

Front headlamp level sensor is damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,214 miles

Front headlamp level sensor is damaged

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,115 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 59,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,797 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust clamps, back box and centre section,have cracked but exhaust secure on time of test

centre exhaust clamps corroded

front discs corroded and lipped

rear diff looks to be leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 38,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,726 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,334 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 CPN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CPN, 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 SK03 CPN registered?

SK03 CPN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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