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MW03 CXF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 CXF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,076 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 114,076 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 108,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 108,974 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 105,152 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,176 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,012 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear diff leaking oil

slight leak at tail box/center join

Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

rear diff leaking oil

slight leak at tail box/center join

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,252 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,871 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,633 miles

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

front headlight self level lever broken

Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,135 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,135 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 56,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,501 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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MW03 CXF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW03 CXF, 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 MW03 CXF registered?

MW03 CXF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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