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EO03 GLZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,028 mi
Last recorded106,028 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 GLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,028 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 106,028 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,588 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,686 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R handbrake reading considerably lower than O/S/R.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear seats and trim removed at time of test.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 101,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,327 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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,986 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,896 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,977 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,977 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,991 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,714 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,711 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,746 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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EO03 GLZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO03 GLZ, 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 EO03 GLZ registered?

EO03 GLZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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