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SK03 GGP

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2015 89,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,361 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,894 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 700,006 miles

near side rear tyre 3mm

Fail 5 Jul 2012 700,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2011 61,890 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,635 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside side repeater becoming discoloured

slight lipping on rear discs

some smearing on wipers

unable to move offside front seatback forward

various cuts on kerbing band of nearside rear tyre and cut on outer shoulder area

various cuts on kerbing band of offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2009 47,635 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front brake discs worn/wearing/lipped

brake pad warning light on

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

offside side repeater becoming discoloured

service indicator on

slight lipping on rear brake discs

some smearing on wipers

unable to move seatback forward on offside seat

various cuts on kerbing band of nearside rear tyre and cut on outer shoulder area

various cuts on kerbing band of offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,676 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,988 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,761 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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SK03 GGP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK03 GGP, 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 SK03 GGP registered?

SK03 GGP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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