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2 FRG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,939 mi
Last recorded88,939 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 FRG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four B/discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 88,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four B/discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,364 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 87,359 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,438 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,086 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 83,066 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,608 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,834 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,831 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,182 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 67,182 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

bopth front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,367 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 53,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,057 miles

rear exhaust box clamps deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,476 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges cracked.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,913 miles

b/box flange snapped

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2010 37,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

b/box flange snapped

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,572 miles

back box clamps snapped

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,484 miles

frt discs lipped and corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2008 33,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

frt discs lipped and corroded

mid section clamps snapped

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,746 miles

chip at w/screen

frt discs lipped

rear tyres wearing at edges

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 24,251 miles

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

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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2 FRG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 2 FRG, 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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2 FRG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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