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CX03 GWV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 82,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,390 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,057 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,452 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,367 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 69,367 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,108 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner & outter edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,154 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 65,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,982 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,982 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,946 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,698 miles

a.chip in screen under limit

a.rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,783 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 GWV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GWV, 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

How do I check the history of CX03 GWV?

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What year was CX03 GWV registered?

CX03 GWV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is CX03 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 GWV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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