MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam condensation in lamp(hid) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
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)
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)
Rear tyre edges wearing smooth.
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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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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FA03 ZGM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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