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CX03 OTS

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 128,004 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery is flat needs replacing or re charge

head lamp level sensor not fitted to suspension arm

offside caliper spring missing

pad sensors not fitted to brake pads

Pass 1 Jun 2021 127,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightiy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightiy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightiy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 127,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 122,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but not to the cords

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged but not to the cord

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged but not to the cord

Pass 8 May 2017 112,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre going bald inner most edge

Pass 12 May 2016 107,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 107,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 100,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 100,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 93,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,637 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,402 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 85,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,269 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,669 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,281 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,537 miles

vehicle has window tint film fitted.

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 OTS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTS, 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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CX03 OTS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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