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G4 PTW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 PTW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,239 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 111,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 110,373 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust box secure clamps cracked but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 108,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,066 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,210 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,318 miles

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)

both front tyres 2.5mm and wearing heavily on edges of tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,117 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 60,110 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 56,006 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,481 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,546 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 24 Aug 2007 23,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,527 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 17,527 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 17,444 miles

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

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

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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G4 PTW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G4 PTW, 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 G4 PTW registered?

G4 PTW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is G4 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 PTW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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