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S999 GJH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,221 mi
Last recorded105,221 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 GJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 104,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 104,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,834 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing fuel system.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 100,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to front steel brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 97,262 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen bottom left corner.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,794 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,794 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 90,195 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 86,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake performance on o/s/r weak

Petrol cap starting to deteriorate

Rear brake pipes starting to CORRODE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,655 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 76,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,345 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,945 miles

n/s/f trackcontrol has some free play in ball joint

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,438 miles

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

electronic device encroaching into swept area

exhaust clamp broken on silencer

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,408 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 44,403 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,667 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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S999 GJH 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 S999 GJH, 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 S999 GJH registered?

S999 GJH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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