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M1 FFA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,947 mi
Last recorded65,947 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 FFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,947 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,789 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,284 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M1 FFA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M1 FFA, 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 M1 FFA registered?

M1 FFA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is M1 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 FFA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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