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FP03 OSE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 93,073 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 91,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,069 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 90,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,912 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,016 miles

Cracks in tread of nearside front tyre

Cracks in treads of offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,017 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Cracks in tread of nearside front tyre

Cracks in tread of offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Play in offside front inner rack joint

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 24 May 2006 34,414 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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FP03 OSE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP03 OSE, 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 FP03 OSE registered?

FP03 OSE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is FP03 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 OSE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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