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GY52 OPV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,524 mi
Last recorded116,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 OPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 116,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,768 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres worn edges advise tracking check

front tyres misshaped worn inner edge

rear tyres on limit

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,486 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust metal fixing rings cracked.(holding exhaust together firm at time of test)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,881 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 66,874 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,723 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk not checked under seat

Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,590 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 OPV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY52 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

GY52 OPV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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