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YD03 GKG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,127 mi
Last recorded150,127 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 GKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 150,127 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective flanges cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 150,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

back box clamps split but still secure and not leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,670 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 148,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 143,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 133,466 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 133,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,494 miles

o/s/f level device requires attention

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 119,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,148 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,187 miles

TPMS light on

front discs worn

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

TPMS light on

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 77,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,367 miles

o/s front tyre outer sidewall protector slightly damaged.

Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,743 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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YD03 GKG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD03 GKG, 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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YD03 GKG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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