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RY03 GLZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,574 mi
Last recorded116,574 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 GLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 May 2019 116,574 miles

play in rear diff

rear exhaust boc clamp corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 116,403 miles

All under body components slightly corroded

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,880 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 105,993 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 104,603 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 95,641 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,524 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,917 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers juddering

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,660 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,916 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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RY03 GLZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY03 GLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 GLZ registered?

RY03 GLZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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