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FX03 USJ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,915 mi
Last recorded117,915 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 USJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 117,915 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,024 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 108,021 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,788 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,788 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose offside and nearside (3.5.1j)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring broken offside and nearside (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,310 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 84,310 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,416 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 69,415 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,806 miles

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,817 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 54,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,771 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 USJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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