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G11 TOW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,183 mi
Last recorded130,183 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 TOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 129,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 127,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,443 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,986 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,986 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 123,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 121,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pad warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,432 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 107,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 107,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,572 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,685 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r wheel has been repaired

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,819 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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G11 TOW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 G11 TOW, 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 G11 TOW registered?

G11 TOW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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