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H1 GVE

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 GVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,210 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,744 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 71,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 71,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,117 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,772 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,769 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER MISSING (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative N/S AND O/S (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING MISSING (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Dec 2014 65,503 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,503 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,143 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 61,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,865 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,998 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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H1 GVE is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H1 GVE, 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 H1 GVE registered?

H1 GVE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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