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AC03 GKJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

160,657 mi
Last recorded160,657 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 160,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 156,194 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 150,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 150,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 148,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 147,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 145,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 145,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 141,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 136,002 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 136,001 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 129,975 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 129,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,685 miles

lights on dash

Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,678 miles

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

lights on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,597 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)

knocking from rear

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,936 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,934 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 106,889 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,889 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 95,931 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 95,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,077 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,077 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,450 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,580 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 59,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AC03 GKJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AC03 GKJ, 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 AC03 GKJ registered?

AC03 GKJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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