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CP03 SGY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

254,260 mi
Last recorded254,260 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 SGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 254,260 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 250,154 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 250,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 243,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 231,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on wheel arch`s and wings

Pass 30 Sep 2020 217,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on wheel archs and wings

Pass 11 Oct 2019 208,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn / lipped

slight corrosion on wing and wheel arch

Fail 11 Oct 2019 208,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs slightly worn / lipped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn

slight corrosion on wing and wheel arch

Pass 13 Aug 2018 193,310 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped and worn and rears corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 179,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 179,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 164,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 153,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 142,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 128,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f light damage

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,628 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 99,608 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,630 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,384 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 88,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 76,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 57,429 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,493 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CP03 SGY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CP03 SGY, 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 CP03 SGY registered?

CP03 SGY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is CP03 SGY safe to buy?

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