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GR03 KNL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,801 mi
Last recorded89,801 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 KNL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2016 89,801 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,818 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,873 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 65,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,209 miles

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

osf tyre slight bamage to sidewall but no cord showing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,234 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 32,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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GR03 KNL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNL, 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 KNL registered?

GR03 KNL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is GR03 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 KNL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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