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2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,939 mi
Last recorded65,939 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 5K
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 65,939 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,477 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,366 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,364 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested engine will not reach 2500 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,299 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 48,292 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective not attached to lower arm (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 40,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,551 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 37,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

M.I.L. illuminated (engine is misfiring)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,473 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,775 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,758 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,909 miles

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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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GPG 5K is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GPG 5K, 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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GPG 5K is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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