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SW03 SKX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,628 mi
Last recorded39,628 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 SKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 39,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2024 39,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 38,671 miles

front tyres are 12 years old rear tyres are 10 years old advise change

Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,254 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 38,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,955 miles

2 front brake hose ferrals slightly curroded

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,929 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush control arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,172 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,503 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 25,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,553 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 22,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,233 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 6,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 5,715 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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SW03 SKX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 SW03 SKX, 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 SW03 SKX registered?

SW03 SKX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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