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GR03 BCY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,670 mi
Last recorded70,670 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BCY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 70,670 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,459 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,921 miles

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

Rear Both tyres starting to perish.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,915 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Both tyres starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,149 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,013 miles

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,044 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,412 miles

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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GR03 BCY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GR03 BCY, 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 GR03 BCY registered?

GR03 BCY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is GR03 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 BCY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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