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G5 FCM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,016 mi
Last recorded73,016 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 FCM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 73,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 72,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 70,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,090 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease. central - rear

Fuel cap seal cracking

Fuel pipes covered in grease. Central - rear

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,144 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps corroded and partly missing but still secure.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 66,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps corroded and partly missing but still secure.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section rear exhaust clamp broken but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section rear exhaust clamp broken but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,989 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,225 miles

Steering column universal joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,332 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,927 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 44,927 miles

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,761 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,761 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 23,542 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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G5 FCM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G5 FCM, 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 G5 FCM registered?

G5 FCM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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