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CX03 ADE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ADE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 95,987 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres showing deuteriation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 94,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 92,277 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,108 miles

rear pads appear low.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,644 miles

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front discs slightly worn + corroded

under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,432 miles

All tyres are wearing on the inside edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit! recommend renewal ! (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and also damaged. Strontly recommend renewal !

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,304 miles

Engien Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,324 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 13 Oct 2011 36,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,745 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 31,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,109 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 31,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,354 miles

front tyres cracked and low on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,506 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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CX03 ADE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CX03 ADE, 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 CX03 ADE registered?

CX03 ADE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CX03 ADE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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