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M3 BXK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,093 mi
Last recorded60,093 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut at inner wheel bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,276 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 54,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,133 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,477 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexi pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All across rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 50,471 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexi pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All across rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 46,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,428 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2010 40,484 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 39,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,062 miles

slight damage to near side front wheel rim and tyre wall (no cords or canvas showing on tyre)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,772 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 9 Feb 2006 26,675 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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M3 BXK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M3 BXK, 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 M3 BXK registered?

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

Is M3 BXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BXK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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