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B16 GUC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,945 mi
Last recorded96,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GUC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,945 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 96,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 95,099 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,316 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,638 miles

Offside Front suspension levelling switch broken at control arm.

Rear axle leaking oil.

Traction control light and low tyre pressure light on at dashboard.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front suspension levelling switch broken at control arm.

Rear axle leaking oil.

Traction control light and low tyre pressure light on at dashboard.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,227 miles

rear box clamps deteriated

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 89,227 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear box clamps deteriated

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake light on

Traction control light not on at time of re test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 88,849 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise parking brake light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake warning light on

advise offside front tyre cut but not showing cords

advise traction control light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front and both rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

advise off side front tyre cut but not showing cords

advise rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,646 miles

advise o/s/f tyre cut but not showing cords

Fail 15 Feb 2011 84,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s/f tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,252 miles

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

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

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

front tyre size 225/40/19

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,989 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 75,987 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,619 miles

Rear nearside & offside tyre edge wear noted

Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,619 miles

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

Rear nearside & offside tyre edge wear noted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

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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B16 GUC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B16 GUC, 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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B16 GUC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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