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GP52 FFW

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,155 mi
Last recorded138,155 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 FFW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 138,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 138,154 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,828 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,412 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,448 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,448 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 127,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,910 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 119,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,948 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 97,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 91,881 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 79,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,922 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 67,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 58,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,576 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 45,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,066 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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GP52 FFW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GP52 FFW, 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 GP52 FFW registered?

GP52 FFW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is GP52 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP52 FFW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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