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FC03 NTN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NTN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,871 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wall damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wall damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2013 65,839 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

caution light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,104 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,070 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

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 NTN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC03 NTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC03 NTN registered?

FC03 NTN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is FC03 NTN safe to buy?

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