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FA03 UKF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,539 miles

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body kit fifted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,589 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust clamps cracked but secure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,559 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust clamps cracked but still secure

Fail 8 Apr 2011 54,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust clamps cracked but still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,767 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light stays on

rear exhaust silencer clamps cracked but still secure

traction control light stays on

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,783 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,476 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 42,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 31 Aug 2006 33,145 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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FA03 UKF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FA03 UKF, 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 FA03 UKF registered?

FA03 UKF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 August 2003.

Is FA03 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 UKF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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