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FE03 GVU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,746 mi
Last recorded129,746 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 GVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust back box clamp partially missing

Fail 8 Nov 2018 124,212 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box clamp partially missing

Pass 21 Nov 2017 118,936 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre warning light on

Fail 20 Nov 2017 118,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,455 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded At nearside rear suspension area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Water pump noisy /loose

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,179 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 88,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,712 miles

tyre pressure light on.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,319 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,421 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 64,974 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 64,974 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,594 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,560 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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FE03 GVU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE03 GVU, 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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FE03 GVU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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