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SL03 EKV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,684 mi
Last recorded78,684 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 EKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 78,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 74,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,845 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,845 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,925 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 71,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,929 miles

HID cleaning device not working

brake pad warning light on. Pads not worn to limit of wear

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,021 miles

Brake pad warning light on. Brake pads NOT worn to indicator

HID cleaning device not working

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 70,015 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad warning light on. Brake pads NOT worn to indicator

HID cleaning device not working

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,757 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 65,757 miles

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

Offside Front Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 63,014 miles

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

offside front suspension level sensor rod not connected to lower arm

slight oil leak rear diff

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 31 Dec 2015 62,988 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

offside front suspension level sensor rod not connected to lower arm

slight oil leak rear diff

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension level sensor linkage broken

offside front tyre slightly scuffed on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak (rear diff)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 56,287 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear brake discs

long travel on parking brake

offside front suspension level sensor linkage broken

offside front tyre slightly scuffed on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak (rear diff)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,495 miles

Rear disc`s corroded

Small diff leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,006 miles

Rear disc`s corroded

oil leak diff area

Fail 11 Jan 2012 51,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear disc`s corroded

oil leak diff area

tyre pressure light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,100 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 19 Jun 2009 36,248 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 243,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 18,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SL03 EKV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL03 EKV, 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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SL03 EKV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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