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EU03 HZT

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,311 mi
Last recorded52,311 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 HZT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 52,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low approx 3mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,519 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 51,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,413 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 50,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,967 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroded at rear unable to see clearly because of suspension and covers recommend further investigation soon 0-1 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear pads approx 3-4 mm

Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front brake works a bit slower than o/s.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Rear brake pads look low.

There is a small cut in the outer wall of the o/s front tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front brake works a bit slower than o/s.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Rear brake pads look low.

There is a small cut in the outer wall of the o/s front tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,888 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 44,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s side repeater & both rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,118 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight wear to front brake discs,( small lip on edges)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,786 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,964 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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EU03 HZT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 EU03 HZT, 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 EU03 HZT registered?

EU03 HZT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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