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FC03 GFJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,868 mi
Last recorded56,868 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 GFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,095 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 12 Sep 2015 45,402 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,392 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,303 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 32,046 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)

Oil Leak On Rear Diff

Pass 1 May 2007 30,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,327 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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FC03 GFJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FC03 GFJ, 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 FC03 GFJ registered?

FC03 GFJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is FC03 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 GFJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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