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VF03 JNX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,775 mi
Last recorded120,775 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 JNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 120,775 miles

Both front backing plates loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 119,840 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Additional braking device connector insecure both front backing plates (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 118,630 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Additional braking device mounting insecure both backing plates loose (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 117,751 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 117,734 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,147 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,659 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,752 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,112 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,051 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,581 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 92,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,622 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 88,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,566 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 82,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,892 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 76,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,028 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 68,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 56,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 42,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,963 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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VF03 JNX 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 75%.

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 VF03 JNX, 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 VF03 JNX registered?

VF03 JNX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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