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GL52 NPA

2003 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,611 mi
Last recorded148,611 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 NPA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 148,611 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

t p s light on

Fail 9 Jun 2026 148,611 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

t p s light on

Pass 20 May 2025 144,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 141,996 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 137,533 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 133,162 miles

Offside number plate light inoperative.

handbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 128,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,930 miles

n/s/f tyre driven flat, damage to sidewalls

nail in n/s/f tyre

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,788 miles

Damage to windscreen nearside

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & has cut in tread not showing cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded & broken

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 31 May 2018 112,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,649 miles

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

Rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 111,644 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Chip in front windscreen

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

Rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 111,643 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,985 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2010 105,146 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 26 Jul 2010 105,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,818 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 97,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,660 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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GL52 NPA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL52 NPA, 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 GL52 NPA registered?

GL52 NPA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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