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BP03 JXF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JXF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,255 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,805 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differnailal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,660 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 80,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,175 miles

Offside Front tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

oil leak from differential area

Fail 1 Aug 2018 78,171 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

brake warning light on

oil leak from differential area

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,299 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,311 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut very close to the cords/outer tyre wall

Rear exhaust clamp snapped due to corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,993 miles

Offside Rear Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 71,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,228 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 69,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,923 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,571 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,064 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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BP03 JXF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BP03 JXF, 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 BP03 JXF registered?

BP03 JXF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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