CarVerify

Free Car Check

43 HLF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,835 mi
Last recorded26,835 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration43 HLF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 26,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 26,363 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 26,185 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 25,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 25,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,839 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,442 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,561 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 22,563 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,752 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 20,747 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 19,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,453 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,301 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,230 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 16,230 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 14,776 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

43 HLF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 43 HLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 43 HLF?

You can check the full history of 43 HLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 43 HLF registered?

43 HLF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is 43 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 43 HLF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 43 HLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 43 HLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.