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GD52 RUJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RUJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 141,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 141,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 139,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 135,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 132,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 128,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 124,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 119,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 116,824 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)

Fail 25 May 2017 116,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 5 Apr 2016 113,039 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 113,039 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,542 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2014 96,600 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,014 miles

both front tyres below 1.6mm on the outer edges of the tyres

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,034 miles

Both front tyres getting low outside edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 55,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,611 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,611 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,268 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,956 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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GD52 RUJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD52 RUJ, 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 GD52 RUJ registered?

GD52 RUJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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