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SX03 GVV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,156 mi
Last recorded52,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 GVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,148 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 48,100 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slight corroded and worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,277 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,275 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,862 miles

Slight wear on n/s front tyre edges.

Slight wear on o/s steering rack end.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,372 miles

front tyres edges wearing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,408 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,408 miles

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

middle/rear exhaust clamp cracked but secure

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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SX03 GVV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SX03 GVV, 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 SX03 GVV registered?

SX03 GVV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is SX03 GVV safe to buy?

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