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GM03 YLC

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 132,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 130,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 126,289 miles

Brake pipes correded

R Diff got play

Fail 14 Jul 2011 126,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes correded

R Diff got play

Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,221 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 125,221 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

rear pads getting low.

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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GM03 YLC is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GM03 YLC, 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 GM03 YLC registered?

GM03 YLC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GM03 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 YLC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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