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RA03 SSX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

155,162 mi
Last recorded155,162 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 SSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 155,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 155,155 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 155,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 154,588 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 154,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 153,215 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 153,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,407 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 147,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 147,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 117,226 miles

High level brake lamp inoperative.

Both front tyres worn slightly low on the inner tread area

Pass 21 Feb 2015 106,909 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,168 miles

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

Exhaust tailbox flange very corroded, one section is broken

Fuel cap seal perished

Indicator tell tale working at time of retest after hazard switch worked a few times

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on faces

Tyre pressure sensor warning light on

Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,168 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Exhaust tailbox flange very corroded, one section is broken

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on faces

Tyre pressure sensor warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 95,745 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 195,129 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,733 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,831 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,333 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 25,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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RA03 SSX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RA03 SSX, 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 RA03 SSX registered?

RA03 SSX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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