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EP03 HGN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,859 mi
Last recorded128,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 HGN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 128,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,059 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 123,848 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 123,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 121,710 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 30 May 2022 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 22 May 2021 119,362 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 109,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 107,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 106,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 105,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 103,388 miles

engine covers

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

plastic sills

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

undertrays

Fail 19 May 2016 103,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine covers

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

plastic sills

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

undertrays

Pass 15 May 2015 101,442 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2015 101,441 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,832 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,856 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 92,771 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,439 miles

Handbrake needs attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,439 miles

Handbrake needs attention

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,045 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 60,050 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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EP03 HGN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EP03 HGN, 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 EP03 HGN registered?

EP03 HGN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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