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FY03 FDD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2022 105,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 105,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 101,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

stone chip in zone B less than 10mm in size

Pass 1 Oct 2017 100,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,152 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 95,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,745 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,107 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,495 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,797 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,154 miles

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

front angle actuating valve seperated and seized

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,834 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,733 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 30,733 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 22,607 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 FDD 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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

FY03 FDD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is FY03 FDD safe to buy?

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