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FG53 FFW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FFW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,191 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 71,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,615 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake discs back plate loose

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 70,602 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake discs back plate loose

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 69,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 69,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,668 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 66,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,335 miles

Oil leak front to rear ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to clamps split (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 64,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak front to rear ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to clamps split (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,056 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear subframe and subframe mounting points

Fail 6 Jun 2016 62,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished / cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion on rear subframe and subframe mounting points

Pass 14 May 2015 61,918 miles

various brake pipes corroded.

wipers smearing.

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.

slight play in n/s/r upper hub mount.

slight play in o/s/r lower hub mount.

Fail 12 May 2015 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and corroded.

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.

o/s/f headlamp self leveling actuator arm broken.

oil around rear diff.

play in rear trailing arm bushes.

rear brake discs corroded.

slight play in n/s/r upper hub mount.

slight play in o/s/r lower hub mount.

various brake pipes corroded.

wipers smearing.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,173 miles

alloy wheels damaged

corrosion to brake pipes

dents and scratches to body panels

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 52,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

alloy wheels damaged

corrosion to brake pipes

dents and scratches to body panels

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn edges

Pass 30 May 2012 43,296 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 43,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,610 miles

damage on alloys scratchers on bodywork kerb damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall all brake discs lipped exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,610 miles

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

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

damage on alloys scratchers on bodywork kerb damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall all brake discs lipped exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,649 miles

engine&gearbox covers fitted, front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,865 miles

covers fitted under car

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,036 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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FG53 FFW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG53 FFW, 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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FG53 FFW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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