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BX03 DOA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,153 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 103,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,917 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 92,138 miles

rear diff slighgt leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,254 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,420 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyre slick on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,249 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,707 miles

o/s/f tyre split on inner adge

Fail 7 Apr 2011 76,707 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre split on inner adge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,355 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 65,884 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,884 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,116 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 31,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,923 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 DOA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

BX03 DOA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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