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GD03 YMV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,844 mi
Last recorded127,844 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 YMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 127,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 127,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 126,234 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 119,770 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,957 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 106,957 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,497 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 104,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,104 miles

CORROSION STARTING MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,954 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,954 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,280 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,011 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust backbox to midsection clamps corroded and broken

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE long

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,573 miles

PARKING BRAKE long

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,338 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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GD03 YMV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GD03 YMV, 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 GD03 YMV registered?

GD03 YMV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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