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F1 MSN

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,439 mi
Last recorded89,439 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 MSN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 89,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 89,097 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 89,088 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 66,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,694 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,593 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,965 miles

Cover sills fitted.

Various covers and undertrays restricting views.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,425 miles

both rear tyres treads worn low on edges below 1.6mm but have stepdown treads

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,486 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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F1 MSN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F1 MSN, 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 F1 MSN registered?

F1 MSN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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