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AXZ 88

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,672 mi
Last recorded139,672 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 88
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 139,672 miles

Unable to fully inspect sills for corrosion due to having sill covers fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2026 139,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached pinch bolt snapped. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Unable to fully inspect sills for corrosion due to having sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 136,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 132,105 miles

Both rear tyres showing wear to the inner edges

Outer sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,226 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges of treads heavily

Fail 5 Jun 2023 128,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal badly perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges of treads heavily

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,013 miles

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

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

some play detected o/s/f bottom arm bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2021 118,662 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 118,575 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s drop link boot slpit (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 114,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 109,325 miles

approx 50% of l.e.d's not working on n/s stop lamp

approx 50% of l.e.d's not working on n/s/r side lamp

both front brake discs showing scoring and signs of wear

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 13 May 2019 109,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint o/s/f worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

approx 50% of l.e.d's not working on n/s stop lamp

approx 50% of l.e.d's not working on n/s/r side lamp

both front brake discs showing scoring and signs of wear

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 14 May 2018 104,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2017 99,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 94,487 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 89,657 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight play detected in o/s tie-rod.

Pass 19 May 2014 85,355 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Pass 13 May 2013 80,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 May 2013 80,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 May 2012 74,635 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 May 2011 69,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,911 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 57,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,963 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,731 miles

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 light cracked

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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AXZ 88 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AXZ 88, 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 AXZ 88 registered?

AXZ 88 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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