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AF03 XJK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,130 mi
Last recorded108,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XJK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,178 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 83,131 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 75,151 miles

body roll sensor bracket broken ..o/s/f susspention arm

noise from steering rack and lower shaft when rocking steering ...not tracable without removing engine lower covers

Fail 13 May 2011 75,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body roll sensor bracket broken ..o/s/f susspention arm

noise from steering rack and lower shaft when rocking steering ...not tracable without removing engine lower covers

Pass 14 May 2010 66,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,524 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,862 miles

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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AF03 XJK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF03 XJK, 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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AF03 XJK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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