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BX03 CEV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 CEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 127,853 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 127,853 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 126,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,435 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 121,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

stearing heavy

Fail 19 Mar 2014 117,803 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

stearing heavy

Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Jul 2013 115,317 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2011 105,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 103,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 93,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,312 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 80,312 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 75,075 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,481 miles

Front Tyres Scrubbin On Edges

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

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 CEV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CEV, 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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BX03 CEV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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