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M3 DXJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 97,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 97,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 97,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 19 96w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filler cap missing

Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,762 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front spot lamp broken

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Diff. bearing excess play

Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked.

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate lose

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

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 90,003 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked.

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate lose

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

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 May 2018 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper very slight play in nsr hub upper ball joint

Nearside Rear tyre 3.1mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre3.0mm

exhaust rear box joint clamp broken ,not blowing and is still secure

Fail 21 Apr 2018 85,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper very slight play in nsr hub upper ball joint

Nearside Rear tyre 3.1mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre3.0mm

exhaust rear box joint clamp broken ,not blowing and is still secure

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,598 miles

front pads and discs worn

fuel cap seal deteriorating

lower front bumper damaged

n/s/rear tyre side wall damaged not exposing cords

rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,710 miles

covers fitted restricting inspection

n/s/rear tyre side wall damaged

side repeaters deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,680 miles

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

covers fitted restricting inspection

n/s/rear tyre side wall damaged

side repeaters deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,121 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded and weak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,967 miles

REAR DISCS ARE CORRODING & PITTING, O/S/R ANTI ROLLBAR DROPLINK PERISHING & N/S/F TYRE HAS FEATHERED CLOSE TO IT'S LIMIT & NEEDS RE-ALIGNMENT. Thanx.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,493 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 DXJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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