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FY03 BWC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,969 mi
Last recorded68,969 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 68,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 68,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 68,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 68,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,560 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 602,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 59,374 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 59,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 56,633 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 23 May 2011 56,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,904 miles

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

front screen misted

Fail 22 May 2009 48,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front screen misted

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2008 40,337 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 40,337 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 31,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,421 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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FY03 BWC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY03 BWC, 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 FY03 BWC registered?

FY03 BWC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FY03 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 BWC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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