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CA03 ZXU

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ZXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 108,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 107,183 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 107,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2023 103,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 102,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 100,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,174 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,652 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,617 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,291 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

nail in off side rear tyre

off side rear top bush mount has slight movement

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 57,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,439 miles

O/S/F tyre showing signs of unevan wear.

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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CA03 ZXU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA03 ZXU, 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 CA03 ZXU registered?

CA03 ZXU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is CA03 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 ZXU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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