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FD03 XBZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,312 mi
Last recorded42,312 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XBZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2006 42,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres have 3 major repairs on outer sidewall

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,312 miles

both front tyres have 3 major repairs on outer sidewall

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

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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FD03 XBZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FD03 XBZ, 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 FD03 XBZ registered?

FD03 XBZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FD03 XBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 XBZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD03 XBZ have outstanding finance?

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