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JM03 GMM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,019 mi
Last recorded134,019 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM03 GMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,019 miles

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 121,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 118,242 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 118,242 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,721 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 98,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 89,952 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 89,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,048 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,603 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 60,590 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,805 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,520 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 32,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,430 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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JM03 GMM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JM03 GMM, 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 JM03 GMM registered?

JM03 GMM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is JM03 GMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM03 GMM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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