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F2 URG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 URG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 120,725 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear registration lights flickering

Pass 3 Dec 2022 116,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 95,877 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,638 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,902 miles

nsr tyre wall damaged slightly on rim protector

rear no plate water marked

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,031 miles

front discs worn

front tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,845 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front suspension squeeks when bounced

Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,954 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,360 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,884 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 26,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,480 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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F2 URG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F2 URG, 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 F2 URG registered?

F2 URG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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