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FL03 XZA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,931 mi
Last recorded75,931 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XZA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,931 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

o/s front traction control link unattatched

underside covered

Fail 9 Dec 2008 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

o/s front traction control link unattatched

underside covered

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,337 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both r tyres edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,160 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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FL03 XZA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FL03 XZA, 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 FL03 XZA registered?

FL03 XZA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is FL03 XZA safe to buy?

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