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H1 GXW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,124 mi
Last recorded65,124 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 GXW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 65,070 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,056 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,087 miles

Both rear tyre's bald on inner edges

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Play in either both steering arms or steering rack

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,087 miles

Both rear tyre's bald on inner edges

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

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

Play in either both steering arms or steering rack

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs have slight lip

rear brake pads look low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2011 50,888 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 50,880 miles

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

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

Both front tyres on inner and outer edges bold

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,457 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,032 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,274 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,097 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 18,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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H1 GXW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H1 GXW, 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 H1 GXW registered?

H1 GXW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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