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VO03 EOT

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,466 mi
Last recorded109,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 109,466 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 107,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 97,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,012 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level low.

Front brake disc worn low.

Near side front brake wear wire damaged.

Near side rear + off side rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 56,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres have small splits on inner walls

Pass 19 May 2012 55,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,601 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 50,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 46,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,920 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 45,915 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 42,354 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 6 Mar 2006 35,904 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 35,904 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 35,904 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake pads & Discs low.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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VO03 EOT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VO03 EOT, 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 VO03 EOT registered?

VO03 EOT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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