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G16 URJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,633 mi
Last recorded96,633 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 URJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 96,633 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 95,919 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 94,880 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 93,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,176 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,530 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 91,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge warn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 90,099 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 87,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 77,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,503 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,848 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 51,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 43,426 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,346 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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G16 URJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G16 URJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G16 URJ registered?

G16 URJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is G16 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 URJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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