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CE03 VTT

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 123,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 123,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 121,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges also has small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 118,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe/silencer clamp broken

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not yet excessively near joins to flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,340 miles

Bonnet won't stay up (gas strutt weak and N/S strutt missing

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear (esp N/S/R)

Front grill section missing

Front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at rear end areas

Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,340 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm outer bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet won't stay up (gas strutt weak and N/S strutt missing

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear (esp N/S/R)

Front grill section missing

Front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at rear end areas

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,773 miles

Both front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at O/S/R and N/S/R end areas, and around fuel tank areas

Rear subframe getting abit of surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,177 miles

Exhaust pipe rear end areas going into rear silencer box, starting to get abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at N/S/R end areas

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and ON limit of wear in central areas, and worn at inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of tread wear

Fail 5 Mar 2018 83,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated Excessively perrished and split (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb connections corroded and broken away (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Too dim, bulb connection getting corroded (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Lower end area (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust pipe rear end areas going into rear silencer box, starting to get abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at N/S/R end areas

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and ON limit of wear in central areas, and worn at inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of tread wear

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,560 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Fail 2 Mar 2017 73,554 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken Broken at lower end (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Rear b/pads appear to be getting low (esp inner pads)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,913 miles

signs of corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

signs of perishing to both engine mountings

strong advise perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,293 miles

Rear exhaust clamps badly corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,895 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,148 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,164 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 41,793 miles

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

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 38,533 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,137 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 31,133 miles

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

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

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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CE03 VTT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CE03 VTT, 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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CE03 VTT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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