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GU03 VUC

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,587 mi
Last recorded89,587 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VUC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 89,326 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 89,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges bald inner

Offside Front tyre worn edges

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,017 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,876 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,680 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,152 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 32,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,272 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,934 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 14,930 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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GU03 VUC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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