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SR52 GVG

2003 BMW M3

Silver Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,854 mi
Last recorded128,854 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR52 GVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 122,874 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 122,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,082 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps missing (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,828 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 111,828 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,472 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 98,472 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,199 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 80,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,225 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,530 miles

headlamp adjuster on suspension broken o/s front

n/s rear brake has a squeel even though new brakes fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,667 miles

front brakes have a slight judder

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes have a slight judder

o/s/r tyre tread very low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,464 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,885 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,500 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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SR52 GVG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SR52 GVG, 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 SR52 GVG registered?

SR52 GVG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is SR52 GVG safe to buy?

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