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A7 FSK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,375 mi
Last recorded73,375 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,375 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 73,317 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 72,472 miles

Offside Front Play in inner rack arm ball joint

Fail 5 Aug 2023 72,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in inner rack arm ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,556 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs are warped and close to a failure (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust mount has a bolt missing

rear exhaust box clamp is missing and one broken

sensor on off side front lower wishbone is broken

tyre pressure monitoring lamp is on

Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,957 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,925 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,904 miles

front suspension height sensor broken

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 66,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension height sensor broken

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,603 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEEDS ATTENTION (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,115 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2014 64,567 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2014 64,567 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 62,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,598 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,610 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,587 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,584 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,831 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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A7 FSK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A7 FSK, 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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A7 FSK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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