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GJ53 VOF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VOF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,763 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,015 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,654 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,319 miles

both front tyres deep cracks iner side walls

bracket for level sensor broken headlight adjustment

nail n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres deep cracks iner side walls

bracket for level sensor broken headlight adjustment

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,213 miles

exhaust flanges at rear box split .

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,909 miles

both clamps on exhahust at rear box split.

rear brake pad sensor wire on o/s not fitted in pad.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both clamps on exhahust at rear box split.

rear brake pad sensor wire on o/s not fitted in pad.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,598 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,336 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 41,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,790 miles

alternator fault

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,323 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 VOF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

GJ53 VOF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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