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GU03 VYB

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,768 mi
Last recorded109,768 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside tyre outer side wall damaged

Oil leak

Rear diff damp

Under tray/ sill and floor covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 109,768 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside tyre outer side wall damaged

Oil leak

Rear diff damp

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under tray/ sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under tray/ sill and floor covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2018 103,201 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under tray/ sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,095 miles

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,095 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,745 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 90,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust has bolts missing at join

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,243 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both centre to rear exhaust brackets broken but still secure

both front tyres wearing low and uneven on inner edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,343 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

THE FUEL TANK CAP SEAL IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

THE REAR BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.

THE REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING .DETECTED BY ROTATING WHEEL BY HAND.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

THE DRIVERS WIPER BLADE IS WORN AND STARTING TO FAIL.NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE

THE FUEL TANK CAP SEAL IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

THE REAR BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.

THE REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING .DETECTED BY ROTATING WHEEL BY HAND.

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT /BOOT SWITCH ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN AND CLOSE TO BEING INSECURE.DOES NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,516 miles

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

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

engine oil low.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil low.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,340 miles

rear brake pads half worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 24,473 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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GU03 VYB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

GU03 VYB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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