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GU03 KAJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,894 mi
Last recorded97,894 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 KAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 97,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,550 miles

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint boot covered in grease unable to fully inspect

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing o - ring deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2022 96,937 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension Arm Bush/Boot Covered in Greasy Material - Difficult To Fully Inspect Condition

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

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2022 96,919 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

Fail 23 Jul 2022 96,902 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 95,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 95,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,317 miles

Brake pad warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,598 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,124 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,260 miles

offside front tyre rim protector split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,850 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN, ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,011 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit. o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread,

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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GU03 KAJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU03 KAJ, 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 GU03 KAJ registered?

GU03 KAJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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