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FX03 OJM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,684 mi
Last recorded196,684 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OJM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 196,684 miles

slight in offside front lower ball joint .

Fail 29 Jul 2019 196,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight in offside front lower ball joint .

Fail 26 Jul 2019 196,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre is badly cracked/perishing!

offside front inner wheel arch liner is damaged/insecure

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges!

rear diff is leaking!

Pass 1 Aug 2018 188,369 miles

All 4 tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 188,231 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 187,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 186,756 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 185,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 175,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 165,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 158,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 146,000 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 133,647 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 133,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 104,287 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 103,441 miles

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

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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FX03 OJM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FX03 OJM, 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 FX03 OJM registered?

FX03 OJM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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