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M60 FCA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,390 mi
Last recorded84,390 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 FCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025 84,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 81,299 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,989 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,306 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

oil leak

under body covered in under seal

Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,078 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays

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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M60 FCA 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 M60 FCA, 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

How do I check the history of M60 FCA?

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What year was M60 FCA registered?

M60 FCA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is M60 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M60 FCA 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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