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X88 FLY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,971 mi
Last recorded37,971 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX88 FLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 37,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 35,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,147 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 35,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 30,135 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diff leaking oil

headlight level sensor broken off

Fail 4 May 2015 29,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diff leaking oil

headlight level sensor broken off

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,665 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2014 28,654 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,436 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2010 26,210 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at diff pinion

Fail 4 Feb 2009 25,318 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at diff pinion

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,296 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 22,294 miles

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

o/s steering rack inner ball joint has lift

Pass 24 Aug 2005 19,909 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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X88 FLY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X88 FLY, 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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X88 FLY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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