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SW03 XTX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XTX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,878 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,685 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 83,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,103 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 83,103 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,374 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 82,374 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,277 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,697 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 62,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,391 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 58,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 55,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,566 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 32,566 miles

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

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 XTX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW03 XTX, 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 SW03 XTX registered?

SW03 XTX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is SW03 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 XTX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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