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BF03 CXB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,040 mi
Last recorded136,040 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 CXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,672 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,604 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 115,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 112,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,482 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 108,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,728 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 100,207 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 95,577 miles

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 95,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 92,384 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 92,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 89,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,231 miles

Level reader on O/S/f suspension arm broken

Fail 18 Jan 2014 74,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Level reader on O/S/f suspension arm broken

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,144 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 62,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,832 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,435 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)

n/s/f mirror damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,539 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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BF03 CXB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BF03 CXB, 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 BF03 CXB registered?

BF03 CXB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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