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FB03 FSV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 99,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,153 miles

nearside front windscreen wiper smeary but clearing screen

Fail 29 Sep 2015 97,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front windscreen wiper smeary but clearing screen

Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust joint clamps deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 90,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust joint clamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,745 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer clamp/joint corroded/deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,809 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 78,809 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 76,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dash warning light for brakes on

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,074 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)

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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FB03 FSV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB03 FSV, 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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FB03 FSV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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