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E4 GTF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 GTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 113,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 112,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,750 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,021 miles

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

lower under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Dec 2016 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

lower under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2015 91,131 miles

emissions slow to pass

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,380 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps broken/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner tyre wall splitting

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 14 Dec 2013 83,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner tyre wall splitting

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,459 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,783 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,329 miles

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Fail 22 Dec 2009 66,329 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,980 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2006 36,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

front brake pads wearing

plastic side skirts fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

rear brake pads wearing

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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E4 GTF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E4 GTF, 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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E4 GTF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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