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XX03 CJR

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

240,809 mi
Last recorded240,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 CJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 240,809 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror auto dimming fluid visible in the glass,

Pass 15 Jul 2025 233,703 miles

Tailgate will only open with remote key

Fail 14 Jul 2025 233,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt/nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tailgate will only open with remote key

Pass 9 Jul 2024 230,782 miles

Fuel cap Seal cracked slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tailgate only open with remote key

Fail 9 Jul 2024 230,782 miles

Fuel cap Seal cracked slightly

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

tailgate only open with remote key

Pass 27 Jun 2023 225,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 218,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 218,856 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 213,779 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 213,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 209,544 miles

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

slight judder when braking

slight play in rear suspension arms

slight play in steering rack

under trays fit

Fail 9 Jul 2020 209,544 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

slight judder when braking

slight play in rear suspension arms

slight play in steering rack

under trays fit

Pass 4 Apr 2019 203,722 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 197,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 197,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 189,860 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 189,860 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 180,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 165,769 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 165,763 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 151,802 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,713 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 130,325 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs scored

Slight accident damage to offside front

Fail 18 Apr 2011 93,575 miles

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

Air con and alternator belts cracked

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

Cuts in both nearside tyre sidewalls

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front reg plate cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Oil leak

Rear brake discs scored

Slight accident damage to offside front

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,163 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 81,163 miles

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

n/s repeater bulb fading

rear top shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,595 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,176 miles

Nearside front caliper sticking slightly

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

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

Offside front ffog light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2007 42,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 42,837 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,702 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and 3mm tread depth on inner part of tread.

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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XX03 CJR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XX03 CJR, 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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XX03 CJR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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