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M3 BXU

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,221 mi
Last recorded86,221 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,221 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system on

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 86,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 86,097 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

eml light on

Pass 10 May 2013 85,629 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 85,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,962 miles

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

slight play in offside rear bush

Fail 31 Aug 2010 77,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in offside rear bush

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,266 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 62,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 62,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 62,933 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,912 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,803 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 BXU is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M3 BXU, 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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M3 BXU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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