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FX03 USH

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,829 mi
Last recorded56,829 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 USH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 56,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 55,571 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,008 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,606 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 49,604 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,624 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 47,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,039 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 44,766 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 44,756 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,378 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion,

Fail 9 Dec 2013 43,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,617 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,392 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 39,392 miles

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

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

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 4 Sep 2010 37,424 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 37,378 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 34,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 32,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,549 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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FX03 USH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 USH, 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 USH registered?

FX03 USH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FX03 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 USH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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