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FP03 ZYL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,744 mi
Last recorded96,744 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,744 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 96,744 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,044 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2015 82,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,117 miles

both front tyres worn uneven and out of shape

o/s rear tyre split in sidewall (inside)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,117 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn uneven and out of shape

o/s rear tyre split in sidewall (inside)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,384 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Clutch pedal rubber insecure.

O/S/F Ride height sensor linkage broken.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Clutch pedal rubber insecure.

O/S/F Ride height sensor linkage broken.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,465 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,517 miles

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

head lamp level sensor broken

Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,517 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

head lamp level sensor broken

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,370 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 39,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,513 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 20,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,696 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 15,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 8,011 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 ZYL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FP03 ZYL, 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 FP03 ZYL registered?

FP03 ZYL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FP03 ZYL safe to buy?

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