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T8 MUX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,253 mi
Last recorded149,253 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 MUX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 144,152 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 139,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 134,038 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 129,894 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 124,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 120,102 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,350 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,891 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 115,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2015 115,230 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,891 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

advise all side glass windows heavy tinted

Fail 10 Jan 2014 113,884 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

advise all side glass windows heavy tinted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 91,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,713 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,096 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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T8 MUX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T8 MUX, 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 T8 MUX registered?

T8 MUX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is T8 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 MUX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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