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GL52 OTK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OTK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 98,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 98,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 97,980 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,720 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 97,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,693 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,817 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,045 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread wearing oninner edges

both rear tyres tread worn bald on inner edges

bottom part of both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2012 82,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 73,312 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,107 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 27,107 miles

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

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 OTK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL52 OTK registered?

GL52 OTK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is GL52 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 OTK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL52 OTK have outstanding finance?

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