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FG03 UZK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,123 mi
Last recorded114,123 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UZK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 114,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion over parts of floor.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,185 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 108,185 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 103,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 102,025 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 102,023 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,527 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust covers worn/deteriorated

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Bonnet covers fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust covers worn/deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,281 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly

offside front brake backplate corroded away at top mounting bolt

rear brake pads wearing low

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes. unable to check properly due to position

Fail 26 Feb 2015 83,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes. unable to check properly due to position

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,534 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,817 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2010 62,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both front tyres getting low on edges

o/s/f brake discs has surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,770 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,107 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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FG03 UZK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG03 UZK, 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 FG03 UZK registered?

FG03 UZK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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