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FM03 OPP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OPP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,199 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,155 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,395 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 49,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,990 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,672 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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FM03 OPP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FM03 OPP, 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 FM03 OPP registered?

FM03 OPP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is FM03 OPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 OPP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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