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GV03 NWR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 NWR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 143,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 139,976 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 133,668 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Diff Leaking oil

Pass 16 Oct 2020 130,776 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,784 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 113,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 89,306 miles

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

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

t.p.m.s.light on

Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

t.p.m.s.light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,227 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,325 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 63,326 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,019 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,933 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,179 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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GV03 NWR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV03 NWR, 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 GV03 NWR registered?

GV03 NWR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is GV03 NWR safe to buy?

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