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GX03 VBM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,064 mi
Last recorded106,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 106,064 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake pad's worn lower than n/s

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

warning lights on dash

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,722 miles

nsf fog lamp lense cracked

tpms on

Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,722 miles

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

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

nsf fog lamp lense cracked

tpms on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,394 miles

advise nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2015 110,394 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres worn 3mm, with inner shoulders/wall wearing smooth .[LEGAL AT TEST]

tps system lihht on

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,917 miles

both rear tyres worn 3mm, with inner shoulders/wall wearing smooth .[LEGAL AT TEST]

tps system lihht on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,742 miles

advise nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

advise slight wear in the top steering column bush

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

advise nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

advise slight wear in the top steering column bush

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,702 miles

Both rear tyres wearing iner edges

Slight play in o/s/f iner rack joint

Fail 29 Sep 2011 92,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,598 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,703 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 VBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

GX03 VBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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