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P111 FXX

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,969 mi
Last recorded131,969 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 FXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 131,969 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 129,662 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 126,087 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 125,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,065 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 117,865 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 105,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

exhaust rear joint corroding

fuel cap sill perrished and cracking

os front fog light damaged/cracked

os front indicator lens damaged/cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,711 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

exhaust rear joint corroding

fuel cap sill perrished and cracking

os front fog light damaged/cracked

os front indicator lens damaged/cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,220 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,219 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,056 miles

both front tyre treads more worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,203 miles

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)

front brake discs heavely worn and lipped

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

wipers worn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 79,377 miles

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

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

drivers door sill damaged and heavely corroded

front brake discs heavely worn and lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,377 miles

drivers door sill damaged and heavely corroded

front brake discs heavely worn and lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,738 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 68,738 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,738 miles

1) tyres 225 45 18 fronts 255 40 18 rears 2) n/s front tyre close to limits 3) front brake discs worn 4) outer sill and underbody covers fitted 5) front screen chipped

Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,738 miles

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

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

1) tyres 225 45 18 fronts 255 40 18 rears 2) n/s front tyre close to limits 3) front brake discs worn 4) outer sill and underbody covers fitted 5) front screen chipped

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,385 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 47,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,896 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,128 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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P111 FXX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P111 FXX, 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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P111 FXX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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