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FG03 BYA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,293 mi
Last recorded121,293 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 BYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,293 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,240 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,050 miles

brake pad warning light on

rear tyres getting low

stone chips in windscreen

traction control light on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,038 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear tyres getting low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2006 65,172 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG03 BYA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG03 BYA, 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 FG03 BYA registered?

FG03 BYA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is FG03 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 BYA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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