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F8 CUB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 CUB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,712 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,654 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 108,653 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,908 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,203 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,250 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s rear shock dust cover damaged

o/s rear wheel arch liner det

slight oil leak area of rear diff

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 61,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 53,940 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,117 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,066 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 5 May 2006 14,210 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 14,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F8 CUB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F8 CUB, 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

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What year was F8 CUB registered?

F8 CUB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is F8 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 CUB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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