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CF03 JXX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,522 mi
Last recorded101,522 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 JXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 101,522 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2025 101,471 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 100,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 99,747 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 20 Dec 2022 99,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,613 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Middle and rear exhaust attachments in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing from centre and clamp in poor condition at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor not attached

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,547 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking may need adjustment or repair (2.4.G.4e)

rear differential unit may need service or repair..

Fail 31 Jul 2017 97,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking may need adjustment or repair (2.4.G.4e)

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

rear differential unit may need service or repair..

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 97,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,925 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2012 93,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,580 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

exhaust corroding in places

front+rear discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

rear diff mounts have play

Fail 16 Aug 2011 90,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

exhaust corroding in places

front+rear discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

rear diff mounts have play

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,577 miles

front & rear brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

rear number plate condition

Fail 5 Aug 2010 82,518 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

rear number plate condition

front & rear brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,760 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake high

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,573 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 23 Nov 2006 35,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,197 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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CF03 JXX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CF03 JXX, 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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CF03 JXX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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