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705 GBM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests54 (40 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,877 mi
Last recorded133,877 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration705 GBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

40 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 133,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 133,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,139 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 130,414 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 130,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 30 Jul 2024 124,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 124,604 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers does not atop in stow position obstruct drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 128,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 118,154 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 127,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 112,659 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Exhaust system starting to rust.

Front Anti roll bar D bushes perishing.

Rear Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge close to legal limit on NSR.

Fail 6 Jul 2022 112,638 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front boots split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system starting to rust.

Rear Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge close to legal limit on NSR.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 127,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 106,471 miles

under trays obstructing view of underside components

Fail 27 May 2021 106,471 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under trays obstructing view of underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,209 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill x under covers fitted / corrosion on front springs / n/s/r tyre 3mm / water leak / very slight exhaust leak

Pass 8 May 2019 123,301 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 121,481 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 121,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,990 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,903 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 89,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 113,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,820 miles

damaged on nearside front cornor

Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

damaged on nearside front cornor

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 108,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,170 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,868 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 50,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 6 Jul 2010 69,945 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 53,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,954 miles

both rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,856 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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705 GBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 54 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 705 GBM, 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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705 GBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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