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BN03 FDF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,543 mi
Last recorded110,543 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FDF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 110,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 110,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 109,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 107,466 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,179 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,353 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,902 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 100,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,142 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,088 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,828 miles

nail in the offside front tyre which is leaking air

one of the rear exhust clamps is broken, however exhust system still secure at present time

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,754 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one of rear metal exhust clamps is broken, however exhust is still secure

Pass 28 May 2010 63,994 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 63,994 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

one part of the rear exhust clamp is broken, however all secure at present time

Fail 27 May 2009 54,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both trailing arm bushes starting to seperate from there casings

o/s/f brake pads 2/3 worn plus disc lipped

Pass 27 May 2009 54,643 miles

both trailing arm bushes starting to seperate from there casings

o/s/f brake pads 2/3 worn plus disc lipped

Pass 28 May 2008 45,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,605 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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BN03 FDF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BN03 FDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 FDF registered?

BN03 FDF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BN03 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FDF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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