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H41 REE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH41 REE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,862 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 126,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 125,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 120,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,014 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,450 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,453 miles

Both front brake back plates secured with cable ties.

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 84,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake back plates secured with cable ties.

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Power steering pipe damp.

Self leveling headlight link secured with cable tie.

Two bolts missing from centre exhaust, exhaust still secure.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,121 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 80,121 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,855 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges heavly corroded.both front tyres worn heavly on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,820 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,790 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,754 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,201 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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H41 REE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H41 REE, 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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H41 REE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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