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X7 MCC

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,980 mi
Last recorded58,980 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 MCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,358 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 58,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,374 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 57,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,499 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 56,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on dash (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,165 miles

advise rear exhaust system joining clamp missing.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 53,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise rear exhaust system joining clamp missing.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,654 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 48,654 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,381 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 43,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 42,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,369 miles

The nearside rear tyre is damaged on the outside wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,477 miles

DIFFERENTIAL SUSPECT OF DEFFECT ATTENTION IS REQUIRED

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,224 miles

Advise nsr tyre has slight cut in sidwall

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,315 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,334 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 35,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,351 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 27,351 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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X7 MCC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X7 MCC, 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 X7 MCC registered?

X7 MCC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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