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GY03 BRZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,523 mi
Last recorded96,523 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 BRZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 96,523 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 95,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 95,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 95,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads worn excessively close to or near to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to replace as soon as possible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's brakes worn excessively, enough to create a outer lip on disc's. Strongly advise to replace as soon as possible. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads worn excessively close to or near to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to replace as soon as possible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's brakes worn excessively, enough to create a outer lip on disc's. Strongly advise to replace as soon as possible. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,248 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 94,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x5 (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,250 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 88,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 51,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,662 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,058 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,408 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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GY03 BRZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GY03 BRZ, 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 GY03 BRZ registered?

GY03 BRZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 BRZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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