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G7 RRJ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

244,705 mi
Last recorded244,705 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 RRJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 244,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 231,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 217,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 204,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 189,552 miles

Exhaust blow from center pipes.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 178,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 14 Apr 2021 178,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount defective and no longer attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached locking nut loose, allowing threads to move and developed substantial movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2019 165,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,269 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,749 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 143,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 127,893 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,304 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,171 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Nearside rear light lense condensated

Rear brake discs corroded

parking brake just met requirements attention required

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,379 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs quite scored and bit worn

Rear exhaust clamps broken but is still supported.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,823 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer part of tread

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer part of tread

Rear brake discs worn / scored

rear exhaust centre to back box joining clamp broken

Fail 22 Dec 2010 64,822 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake discs worn / scored

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer part of tread

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer part of tread

Rear brake discs worn / scored

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,163 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 9 Feb 2009 44,554 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,967 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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G7 RRJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G7 RRJ, 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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G7 RRJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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