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AJ03 AYX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

95,685 mi
Last recorded95,685 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 92,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,174 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,225 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 66,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,631 miles

Rear exhaust box clamps deteriorated (cracked)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,626 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box clamps deteriorated (cracked)

Fail 19 May 2012 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 51,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cracking due to age

o/s/f tyre has cracking due to age

Fail 20 May 2011 51,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cracking due to age

o/s/f tyre has cracking due to age

Pass 11 May 2010 48,516 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,120 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,083 miles

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,037 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,570 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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AJ03 AYX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 AJ03 AYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ03 AYX registered?

AJ03 AYX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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