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RA03 SXC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,976 mi
Last recorded101,976 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 SXC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 101,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,283 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 82,943 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 81,281 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre slight wear

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,210 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,894 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,457 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,454 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 55,803 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,629 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 47,595 miles

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

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

both front tryes worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,891 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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RA03 SXC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RA03 SXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 SXC registered?

RA03 SXC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is RA03 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 SXC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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