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FE03 ZPZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,902 mi
Last recorded88,902 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,902 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 88,135 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 88,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,405 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,447 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 79,538 miles

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

undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2017 79,537 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2016 76,114 miles

under trays fitted could not fully check some components

Pass 28 May 2015 74,872 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,754 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,361 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,488 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,637 miles

adjusted n/side h/lamp

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,176 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 33,170 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,532 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 ZPZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZPZ, 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 FE03 ZPZ registered?

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

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