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GK53 ZRZ

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 ZRZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 97,201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,121 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,125 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 95,121 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,143 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,143 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 83,728 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,073 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 76,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,088 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 74,088 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges.

both sides rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges.

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

slight play in steering rack offside.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,391 miles

cut to off side rear tyre outer sidewall

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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GK53 ZRZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK53 ZRZ, 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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GK53 ZRZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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