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BX03 CLJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,362 mi
Last recorded64,362 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2022 64,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,065 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,123 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,003 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,542 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,276 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,273 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,672 miles

All four tyres worn very close to limit

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 31,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wipers smear

Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,479 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 CLJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CLJ, 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 BX03 CLJ registered?

BX03 CLJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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