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50 CCX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,375 mi
Last recorded36,375 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 CCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 36,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,818 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 34,770 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)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,178 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,356 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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50 CCX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 50 CCX, 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 50 CCX registered?

50 CCX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is 50 CCX safe to buy?

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