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CE03 FDC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FDC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Rear exhaust box clamp incomplete & deteriorating,but system still secure and not blowing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 100,111 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

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

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

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

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Rear exhaust box clamp incomplete & deteriorating,but system still secure and not blowing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 95,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 89,172 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,756 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,905 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on outer edge.reccomend having a 4 wheel alignment

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,667 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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CE03 FDC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE03 FDC, 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 CE03 FDC registered?

CE03 FDC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 FDC safe to buy?

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