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M3 GTJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,863 mi
Last recorded175,863 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 GTJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 175,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 169,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2024 163,558 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF + NSF ()

Nearside Front has a film distorting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel sealing device perishing

rear view mirror deteriorating

sill and underside covers fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 16 Mar 2023 157,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking/perishing

Nearside Front window has a clear film that is distorting

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp split

rear view mirror partly dark

Pass 7 Mar 2022 151,263 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear differential mount/rubbers worn resulting in movement.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished and cracking

offside front wheel arch Corroded, but not likely to cause injury

rear exhaust clamp defective.

Fail 10 Mar 2021 145,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corosion at wing

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust secure

Pass 10 Mar 2020 142,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp snaped slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 134,500 miles

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2019 134,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,265 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 127,163 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 119,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,889 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,004 miles

Both rear tyres have worn very low on the inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 103,004 miles

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

Both rear tyres have worn very low on the inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,664 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,772 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,597 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,379 miles

Front and rear registration plates have been shortened but figures are correctly formed and spaced.

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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M3 GTJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 M3 GTJ, 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 M3 GTJ registered?

M3 GTJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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