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A12 XES

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,318 mi
Last recorded64,318 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 64,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,590 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 62,445 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,299 miles

rear exhaust silencer flange brackets broben in places but still sealing the exhaust

Fail 19 Dec 2014 60,267 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer flange brackets broben in places but still sealing the exhaust

Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,184 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,899 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,994 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 53,970 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,140 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 49,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,544 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,852 miles

slight damage to n/s/f wheel and tyre.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

slight damage to n/s/f wheel and tyre.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,681 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,389 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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A12 XES is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A12 XES, 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 A12 XES registered?

A12 XES is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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