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J1 TPX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 TPX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 86,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,534 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,080 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,267 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,314 miles

Rear Exhaust box connection corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle pinion oil seal slight leak

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,218 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f boot (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs pitted. (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box joint/clamp rusted.

fuel cap seal cracking slightly.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,218 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective o/s/f sensor broken. (1.7.2)

Braking system leaking front to rear metal pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f boot (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs pitted. (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box joint/clamp rusted.

fuel cap seal cracking slightly.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,881 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,709 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,610 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,707 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 36,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,691 miles

disc surfaces slightly corroded

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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J1 TPX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 J1 TPX, 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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J1 TPX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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