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OW03 FZL

2003 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 FZL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 106,563 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2026 106,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2025 105,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 102,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 97,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 86,148 miles

under trays fitted so cannot carry out full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,777 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 74,221 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 68,104 miles

Front headlamp automatic beam adjuster linkage brace broken but secure and functioning at present.

Fuel tank cap seal badly perished and split, not leaking at present.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush split and separating badly.

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush split and separating badly.

Rear headlamp automatic beam adjuster linkage rod seized and bent.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,473 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,471 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,118 miles

Tyre pressure monitor warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

differential pinion seal has a slight leak

engine oil over filled

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,883 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,151 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,654 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,642 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)

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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OW03 FZL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OW03 FZL, 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 OW03 FZL registered?

OW03 FZL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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