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H5 SFT

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,209 mi
Last recorded50,209 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 SFT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 50,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 48,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2024 48,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 47,433 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 47,421 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,679 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 43,475 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 41,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,901 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,079 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,642 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 16,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

unable to test ofside front wheelbearing brake stiking

Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,679 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,984 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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H5 SFT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H5 SFT, 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 H5 SFT registered?

H5 SFT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is H5 SFT safe to buy?

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