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A9 GRA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,635 mi
Last recorded73,635 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,382 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four affected. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link/steering arm inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 72,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four affected. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link/steering arm inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,222 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,222 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,390 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,637 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,864 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 55,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 52,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 4 Jul 2013 49,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,367 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 25 Oct 2011 44,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,515 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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A9 GRA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 GRA, 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 A9 GRA registered?

A9 GRA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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