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GP03 HLG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

134,197 mi
Last recorded134,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 HLG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 134,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 133,240 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 131,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,168 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 111,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 103,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 79,807 miles

EML on

Front wipers smearing screen

Fail 31 May 2012 79,807 miles

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

EML on

Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,915 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,915 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,849 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,613 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 56,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,352 miles

Rear tyres only 2mm tread and worn bald on inner and 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 HLG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 GP03 HLG, 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 GP03 HLG registered?

GP03 HLG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is GP03 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 HLG shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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