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GP52 FGX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,969 mi
Last recorded112,969 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 112,969 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,995 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 108,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 103,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2018 99,895 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,313 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,313 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2016 92,678 miles

slight corrosion on all flexi furrells

slight corrosion on suspension components

under trays fitted blocking full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,793 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust box and tail flangees detiriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust box and tail flangees detiriorated

o/s/f tyre worn down inner edge cut in tread no canvas exposed

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,324 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner surface worn slight cracking no cord exposed

o/s/f tyre inner surface worn slight cracking no cord exposed

Fail 5 Jun 2013 79,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner surface worn slight cracking no cord exposed

o/s/f tyre inner surface worn slight cracking no cord exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,712 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,954 miles

unable too fully inspect due to plastic undertray

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,682 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 38,627 miles

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

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 FGX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GP52 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

GP52 FGX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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