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GX03 FSK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,210 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 79,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,809 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre inner side wall starting to split

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 24 Jul 2018 77,803 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre inner side wall starting to split

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,377 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,978 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,224 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Offside front brake flexible hose perished.

Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded.

Slight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,250 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,591 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 51,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 47,306 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust clamp broken on back box

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,429 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,983 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 FSK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FSK, 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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GX03 FSK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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