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GP03 DSY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,656 mi
Last recorded112,656 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 DSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,656 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,745 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,415 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,379 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroding

power steering noisey

Fail 25 Oct 2016 99,377 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroding

power steering noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,252 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear brake pad wear indicator insecure

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,844 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,681 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 75,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,414 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,856 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,257 miles

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

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,936 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 53,142 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,542 miles

see old vt32

Fail 28 Jun 2007 43,542 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2006 33,636 miles

front tyres wearing on outer 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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GP03 DSY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP03 DSY, 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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GP03 DSY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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