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2003 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VPN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 99,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,625 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 94,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 94,240 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 94,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 93,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,933 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 92,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,499 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 34,370 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 7 Apr 2006 27,099 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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GK03 VPN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK03 VPN, 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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GK03 VPN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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