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E9 XMY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 XMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,197 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,817 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 88,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 87,209 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 85,709 miles

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,646 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 82,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 81,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,425 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,129 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,171 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,370 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)

bolt missing front exhaust joint

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,695 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Dec 2011 62,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,142 miles

brake warning light on

front discs lipped

rear discs marked

rear pads apear very much on limit

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,153 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,032 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 32,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,788 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 10 Aug 2006 26,395 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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E9 XMY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E9 XMY, 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 E9 XMY registered?

E9 XMY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is E9 XMY safe to buy?

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