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GY53 GGK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,231 mi
Last recorded51,231 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 GGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 51,182 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,882 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,785 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,155 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,718 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil around rear diff

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,832 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,569 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,090 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 40,052 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,144 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 37,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,697 miles

washers weak - warning lighht up on the dash

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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GY53 GGK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GY53 GGK, 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 GY53 GGK registered?

GY53 GGK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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