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FA03 ZGM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,599 mi
Last recorded125,599 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ZGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 125,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visibel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 123,281 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,593 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,372 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 118,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam condensation in lamp(hid) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,687 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,937 miles

Bonnet catch partially seized

Both alt and a/c belts heavily cracked

Front discs heavily lipped, n/s inner pad 2mm. Advise replacement

Movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint. Advise replacement

Movement in o/s/r lower suspension arm bush

N/s/f tyre heavily worn outer edge tread down to 2mm, also curb damaged but not cords showing

O/s/f brake slow to react, imbalance high but both wheels lock

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,886 miles

Back box clamps corroded, weakened and blowing

Bonnet catch partially seized

Front discs lipped and corroded

N/s/f tyre slightly misshapen

brake pipes corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Back box clamps corroded, weakened and blowing

Bonnet catch partially seized

Front discs lipped and corroded

N/s/f tyre slightly misshapen

rear shockers corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,936 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 99,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 96,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,583 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)

rear no. plate weathered

Fail 1 Oct 2012 90,583 miles

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

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)

rear no. plate weathered

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,246 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,381 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 71,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,494 miles

Rear tyre edges wearing smooth.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,706 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 ZGM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

FA03 ZGM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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