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P44 APX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,949 mi
Last recorded125,949 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 APX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 125,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 125,365 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2023 119,555 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,540 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 113,393 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 110,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,438 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,210 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 101,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated O/S/F Brake hose split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F Brake hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,882 miles

zone A chipped.under tray fitted.

Fail 26 May 2018 98,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

zone A chipped.under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 91,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,385 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 are showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,091 miles

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

osr wheel has accident damage

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,619 miles

o/s/f suspension sensor broken

Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s/f suspension sensor broken

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,831 miles

rear handbrake only just meeting requirements

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,109 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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P44 APX 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 83.3%.

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 P44 APX, 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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P44 APX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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