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F1 OOU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,291 mi
Last recorded165,291 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 OOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 165,291 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 165,038 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 163,258 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 154,081 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 145,253 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 134,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,186 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 111,508 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 111,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,244 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,515 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,398 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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F1 OOU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

F1 OOU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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