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AE03 HMH

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,129 mi
Last recorded112,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HMH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 112,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 110,433 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 108,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,274 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 May 2018 83,272 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2017 81,798 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has bad cracking on the inner sidewall

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,217 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 69,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,601 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 64,601 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing bad on the outside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 57,985 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 48,015 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outside edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,831 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 39,831 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 35,768 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 35,768 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,761 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 24,761 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,428 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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AE03 HMH 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 76.9%.

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 AE03 HMH, 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 AE03 HMH registered?

AE03 HMH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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