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BN03 FKY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,395 mi
Last recorded153,395 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 153,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2020 153,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 152,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 152,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 149,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,583 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,458 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,488 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,824 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 89,822 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,747 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 69,760 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,923 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,336 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,141 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 23,141 miles

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

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 FKY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN03 FKY, 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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BN03 FKY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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