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GY52 EXR

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,403 mi
Last recorded110,403 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 EXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,403 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 110,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,711 miles

Rear oil leak from diff

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,719 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 105,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,609 miles

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 68,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 68,174 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,450 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,858 miles

Brake disc rusty all round

chip in front window

Fail 31 Jul 2008 46,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake disc rusty all round

chip in front window

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,079 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,107 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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GY52 EXR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY52 EXR, 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 GY52 EXR registered?

GY52 EXR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is GY52 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 EXR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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