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P1 GCA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,208 mi
Last recorded47,208 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 GCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 47,010 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,723 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 46,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,233 miles

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

park brake only just met mot requirement

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,453 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 44,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 44,091 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,479 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,425 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,405 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2010 33,696 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 33,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,137 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 27,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,539 miles

both o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight damage to sidewalls on rim protector part of tyre

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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P1 GCA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P1 GCA, 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 P1 GCA registered?

P1 GCA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is P1 GCA safe to buy?

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