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GX03 FHJ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,081 mi
Last recorded129,081 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes near to hose - marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 129,015 miles

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

Offside Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage ball joint fractured (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes near to hose - marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 128,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release/ catch stiff in operation

play in offside steering rack inner joint

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 26 May 2016 128,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective detatched (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release/ catch stiff in operation

play in offside steering rack inner joint

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 127,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 123,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 106,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 106,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 99,954 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake pads are quite worn

Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,138 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 FHJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

GX03 FHJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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