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GX03 EVK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 EVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,985 miles

Both rear exaust brackets on silencer are fractured.

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Both rear exaust brackets on silencer are fractured.

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,940 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken x2

Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,279 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken x2

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,919 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

TPM MIL lamp on

Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

TPM MIL lamp on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,799 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear and slight fluctuating (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2016 72,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear and slight fluctuating (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,602 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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 65,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

MIL lamp on

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,589 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged on side walls not to cords

Fail 14 Feb 2014 62,587 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged on side walls not to cords

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,994 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,293 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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GX03 EVK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GX03 EVK, 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 GX03 EVK registered?

GX03 EVK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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