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M3 FXR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,214 mi
Last recorded39,214 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 39,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 38,997 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 38,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 38,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 38,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 37,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 37,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 36,511 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,251 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 35,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 33,526 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,787 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 29,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,760 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 19,760 miles

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

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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M3 FXR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 M3 FXR, 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 M3 FXR registered?

M3 FXR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is M3 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FXR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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