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GP03 WYS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,823 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,747 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,517 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,510 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative OSF Lower Wishbone, Level sensor arm mounting broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,688 miles

Differential front oil seal leaking.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,581 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 57,581 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,432 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,128 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 54,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,136 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,028 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,026 miles

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

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,680 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres on 2mm on 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 WYS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WYS, 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 GP03 WYS registered?

GP03 WYS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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