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FC03 NVM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,993 mi
Last recorded123,993 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,993 miles

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

Rear trailing arms both sides corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,275 miles

Vehicle undertray/covers fitted.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,430 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

noise from rear drive train, possible differential/prop shaft/drive shaft

Fail 11 Oct 2021 121,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged chafing, worn through plastic/rubber exterior (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside not working, nearside very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure, rubbing on shock/mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing, possible oily screen (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

noise from rear drive train, possible differential/prop shaft/drive shaft

Pass 16 Oct 2020 120,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 120,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 108,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,752 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,279 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 53,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,108 miles

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

cuts in off side rear tyre side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,116 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,348 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 NVM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NVM, 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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FC03 NVM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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