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C2 XBM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests41 (37 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate90.2%

Mileage

128,572 mi
Last recorded128,572 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 XBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

37 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 128,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 72,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 127,445 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 126,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,283 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,570 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2020 124,808 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 124,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,086 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,715 miles

slight corrosion on front floor pans

Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion on front floor pans

Pass 4 Jul 2016 120,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 117,462 miles

body sill covers fitted

rear tyres close to limit

slight corrosion on fuel line

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,307 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,846 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

wipers starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,771 miles

floor pans have been repaired and heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Feb 2013 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

floor pans have been repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,215 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 119,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,909 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge smooth

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 17 Jan 2011 109,754 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2011 109,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 108,846 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 103,201 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 103,201 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,572 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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C2 XBM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 XBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 XBM registered?

C2 XBM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is C2 XBM safe to buy?

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