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GD53 ZBZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,370 mi
Last recorded177,370 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 ZBZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 177,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 174,044 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 173,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from calliper over axle (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 168,561 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 168,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brakes not tested on rolling road due to pipe condition

front number plate just starting to deteriorate

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

offside front brake hose starting to perish

oil leak

rear number plate just starting to deteriorate

stonechips in windscreen

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 7 Mar 2015 162,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 162,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 155,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 155,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 144,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer clamp is snapped

Pass 14 Feb 2012 121,430 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2012 121,430 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2011 105,236 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2010 87,922 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outter edges

both rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,094 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 68,094 miles

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

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

the car is 2025 miles over due for a service

Fail 16 Oct 2007 54,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,866 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,312 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)

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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GD53 ZBZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GD53 ZBZ, 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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GD53 ZBZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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