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2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,441 mi
Last recorded16,441 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 CAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 16,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 16,340 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 16,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 16,154 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 16,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 16,099 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 16,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 15,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 15,951 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 15,885 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,217 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,043 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,507 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,175 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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G1 CAR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G1 CAR, 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 G1 CAR registered?

G1 CAR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is G1 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 CAR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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