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CX03 EVG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,437 mi
Last recorded123,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 EVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 123,437 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 122,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 121,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 120,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,126 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,125 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 119,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 119,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 119,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,806 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 2 Jul 2015 117,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,063 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 65,405 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/front suspension has a sensor that is broken

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,405 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/front suspension has a sensor that is broken

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,254 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 58,209 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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 EVG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

CX03 EVG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CX03 EVG safe to buy?

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