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J3 FRX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 133,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 133,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 132,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,030 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 131,040 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 130,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,828 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,498 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 124,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,666 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,661 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,020 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,454 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,361 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs lipped,inner front brake pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Tyre pressure warning light on dashboard.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,037 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear schock top mountings starting to split

small cuts o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,693 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,688 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,650 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 45,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J3 FRX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J3 FRX, 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 J3 FRX registered?

J3 FRX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is J3 FRX safe to buy?

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