2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · CF03 OMZ
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2003. Recorded mileage 112,645 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
CF03 OMZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
- 112,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
CF03 OMZ Mileage History
- 20/06/2022111,625 mi
- 06/03/2024112,645 mi+1,020 mi
Average of roughly 596 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
CF03 OMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (CF03 OMZ) between June 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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