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CV03 FLM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,620 mi
Last recorded105,620 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,620 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 105,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 93,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 89,898 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 89,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 81,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,484 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear brake disks corroded.

Unable to spin rear wheels to check wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,282 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 18 Feb 2010 62,377 miles

rear exhaust clamp splitting

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,696 miles

edges of both rear tyres low

minor pkay in both sides of steering rack

rear exhaust clamp beginning to split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,515 miles

driver side rear tyre worn on inner edje.

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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CV03 FLM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV03 FLM, 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 CV03 FLM registered?

CV03 FLM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CV03 FLM safe to buy?

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