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GK03 XMZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,323 mi
Last recorded133,323 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 XMZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,323 miles

Rear diff leaking

Warning lights on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,154 miles

Front number plate disfigured

Fail 27 Feb 2023 132,154 miles

Front number plate disfigured

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joint ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 131,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 129,327 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front Both front tyres worn on edges and have nicks in there outer sidewalls

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,124 miles

exhaust middle to rear joint very corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

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

exhaust middle to rear joint very corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

nearside rear tyre has nail

offside front tyre has nail

offside inner steering arm has slight play

traction lamp on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2015 119,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres approaching wear bars

corrosion appearing to both front to rear brake pipes

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leaks from engine and differential.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,840 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,840 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,634 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 48,634 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,055 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 42,055 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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 XMZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 GK03 XMZ, 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 GK03 XMZ registered?

GK03 XMZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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