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X44 CLD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX44 CLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle front bush worn

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,669 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in several areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 88,377 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both catalysts to centre section joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints of both catalytic convertors to rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,274 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints of both catalytic convertors to rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,566 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear outer sill to floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear wing corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 83,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear outer sill to floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear wing corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,783 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 82,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam from front to rear (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust jointing flanges deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam from front to rear (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust jointing flanges deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,476 miles

Exhaust rusty at rear joint.

Nearside inner sill to floor pan rusty.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body kit fitted

slight corrosion starting to show to sidesills

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,186 miles

Centre section to rear silencer clamping flange cracked

Slight corrosion and join between floor and outer sill on N/S

Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,267 miles

Both driveshafts show signs of contact with anti-roll bar

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight dampness around brake calipers

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,248 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All brake calipers slightly damp

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 60,158 miles

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

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

front suspension link to headlioght sensor broken

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,113 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres very near legal limit on tread

front suspension head light self leveller broken

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,051 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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X44 CLD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X44 CLD, 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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X44 CLD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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