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FM03 ZZP

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3424cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,783 mi
Last recorded69,783 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZZP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,424cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 69,736 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 69,671 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 69,634 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 69,605 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,460 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre wall protector damaged nearside front

tyre wall protector damaged offside front

Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,460 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre wall protector damaged nearside front

tyre wall protector damaged offside front

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,159 miles

o/s /r tyre wall has a cut in the side wall

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 ZZP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,424cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

FM03 ZZP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FM03 ZZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 ZZP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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