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GJ53 VMM

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,889 mi
Last recorded123,889 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 123,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,314 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads starting to split on shoulders

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside washer jet blocked

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Fail 3 Jan 2014 114,280 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads starting to split on shoulders

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside washer jet blocked

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 5 Jan 2013 107,135 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

slight leak to rear diff front seal

slight play in off side drag link

Fail 4 Jan 2013 107,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

slight leak to rear diff front seal

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,720 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 97,720 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,894 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,960 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,143 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,705 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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GJ53 VMM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ53 VMM, 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 GJ53 VMM registered?

GJ53 VMM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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