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AC03 BGX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,876 mi
Last recorded103,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,876 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,646 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,486 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front deriver s window can not open

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 97,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front deriver s window can not open

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,426 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 90,426 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,742 miles

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,971 miles

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,108 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 80,108 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,065 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 69,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,985 miles

Rear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/PITTED

Fail 26 Jul 2016 65,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle SERIOUS BRAKE IMBALANCE TO O/S/F AT 100KG N/S/F THE O/S/F READS 160KG (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED/GROOVED

Rear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/PITTED

Pass 8 Aug 2015 63,063 miles

Rear axle has oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2015 63,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear axle has oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,732 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)

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

differential pinion seal leaking

exhaust backbox flanges corroded badly and cracked, but system still secure and not blowing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

differential pinion seal leaking

exhaust backbox flanges corroded badly and cracked, but system still secure and not blowing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,647 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,796 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,354 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,785 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 44,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 38,074 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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AC03 BGX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC03 BGX, 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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AC03 BGX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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