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BX03 BCZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,566 mi
Last recorded56,566 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 56,566 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 56,566 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 48,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,851 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,413 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 38,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,538 miles

both rear and offside front tyres cut/perished

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 23 Jun 2020 35,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear and offside front tyres cut/perished

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2018 35,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 33,458 miles

sill covers

Fail 10 May 2017 33,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers

Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,137 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,001 miles

Sport kitt fitted at the time off test

Fail 16 Sep 2013 28,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,305 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 27,941 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,182 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 23,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,619 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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BX03 BCZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BX03 BCZ, 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 BX03 BCZ registered?

BX03 BCZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is BX03 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 BCZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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