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SM03 EKC

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 EKC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,141 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 85,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 84,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 May 2019 80,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,158 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hose end pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 79,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose end pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose end pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose end pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet safety catch inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hose end pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,324 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 67,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear silencer clamps slightly coroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,383 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,671 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 12 Mar 2011 45,639 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,985 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 29,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,486 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,561 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 17,555 miles

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

n/s front tyre side wall slightly cut

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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SM03 EKC 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 76%.

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 SM03 EKC, 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 SM03 EKC registered?

SM03 EKC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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