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F47 HAN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,694 mi
Last recorded53,694 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 HAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 53,694 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,146 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 48,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,730 miles

Offside Front hradlamp leveler damaged on suspension arm

diff oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2022 46,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front hradlamp leveler damaged on suspension arm

diff oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,443 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,732 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 41,732 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,771 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 40,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 38,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,099 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 36,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,151 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 30,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

windscreen washers weak

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,641 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,061 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F47 HAN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F47 HAN, 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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F47 HAN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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