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RD03 FMX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,157 mi
Last recorded23,157 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 FMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 23,157 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 23,137 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 22,583 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 22,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 21,619 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 21,598 miles

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2019 19,901 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 18,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 15,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 11,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 11,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,574 miles

Corrosion/pitting on all brake discs

Fail 10 Jul 2012 8,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion/pitting on all brake discs

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight perishing on n/s tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,219 miles

Perishing on all tyres

Slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,306 miles

Slight perishing on all tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,515 miles

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2008 6,490 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 6,365 miles

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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RD03 FMX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RD03 FMX, 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 RD03 FMX registered?

RD03 FMX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is RD03 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 FMX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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