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AU03 XTF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

140,150 mi
Last recorded140,150 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 140,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2024 139,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 138,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 135,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 134,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 132,954 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 131,115 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 128,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,491 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,701 miles

Exhaust clamp incomplete

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,218 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,073 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,073 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,309 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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AU03 XTF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AU03 XTF, 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 AU03 XTF registered?

AU03 XTF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 XTF safe to buy?

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