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2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YSC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,150 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 116,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 114,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 111,253 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 109,696 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,993 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,450 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,627 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,387 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,810 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn and rusting

slight play in steering rack

offside front tyre both sidewalls damaged been run flat

Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn and rusting

slight play in steering rack

offside front tyre both sidewalls damaged been run flat

Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,560 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,118 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 60,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,634 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,458 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,441 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres scrubbed ..recomend replace asap

both rear tyres badly worn ..recomend replace asap

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very worn

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 YSC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YSC, 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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FG03 YSC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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